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Ubik

The reality bending science fiction masterpiece
By Philip K Dick
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Ubik by Philip K. Dick is a mind-bending sci-fi novel that explores the nature of reality and perception. Set in a future where businesses employ telepaths for espionage, the story follows Joe Chip, a technician working for a company led by Glen Runciter. After a mysterious explosion during a mission on the Moon, Joe and his colleagues find themselves in a reality where time and matter begin to deteriorate, leading them to question their existence and search for answers before it's too late, with the enigmatic Ubik being a possible key to their survival.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy mind-bending narratives that explore the nature of reality and consciousness. As you delve into its pages, expect a gripping mix of suspense, futuristic technology, and philosophical musings that challenge perception, all set within a richly imagined science fiction world. Fans of surreal and thought-provoking tales will likely find this story to be a thrilling and engaging read.

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Ubik

One of the very best must-read SF novels of all time.

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Glen Runciter is dead.

Or is he?

Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even as his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around them is warping and regressing in ways which suggest that their own time is running out.

If it hasn't already.

Ubik is a masterpiece of science fiction by Philip K. Dick, exploring themes of reality, time, and existence that will leave you questioning the very nature of the world.

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Ubik by Philip K. Dick is praised for its originality and stands out as a significant work in speculative fiction, with Dick being recognised as a trailblazer in exploring complex realities long before they became mainstream concerns. The book is noted by many, including prominent voices, for its inventive storytelling and its lasting influence on contemporary literature and thought.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474607438

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) was born in Chicago but lived in California for most of his life. He went to college at Berkeley for a year, ran a record store and had his own classical-music show on a local radio station. He published his first short story, BEYOND LIES THE WUB in 1952. Among his many fine novels are THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, TIME OUT OF JOINT, DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP? and FLOW MY TEARS, THE POLICEMAN SAID.

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