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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 science fiction novel set in a future where psychic powers and corporate espionage collide. The story follows Glen Runciter and his team of inertials who mitigate telepathic spying, but after a mission goes awry, they find themselves in a reality that becomes increasingly unstable. As they grapple with bizarre occurrences and search for the cause, the mysterious product Ubik appears to be their only hope against a world slipping into chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by mind-bending narratives and tales that blur the line between reality and illusion. This sci-fi classic takes you on a riveting journey through a world filled with corporate conspiracies, telepathy, and questions of existential uncertainty, all wrapped in Philip K Dick's unique storytelling style. Perfect for fans of speculative fiction that challenges perceptions and keeps you guessing until the end.

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Ubik

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.

* #26 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written * 'One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction, Dick made most of the European avant-garde seem like navel-gazers in a cul-de-sac' - Sunday Times * 'My literary hero' -- Fay Weldon * 'For everyone lost in the endlessly multiplicating realities of the modern world, remember: Philip K. Dick got there first' -- Terry Gilliam

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Ubik by Philip K Dick delves into a perplexing narrative where Glen Runciter might be dead—or perhaps not. An explosion, orchestrated by his business rivals, claims a life. Yet, as Glen's funeral is planned, his grieving employees start receiving baffling messages from him.

The situation becomes even more unsettling as the world surrounding them begins to warp and regress, implying that their own time might be running out. That is, if it hasn’t already expired.

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Ubik by Philip K. Dick is highly praised for its originality and influence, with a unique narrative that stands out in the world of fiction, surpassing even avant-garde works. Esteemed writers and creators view Dick as a pioneering figure, with Terry Gilliam highlighting his prescient exploration of complex realities.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857988536

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 February 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 134.0mm

Weight: 197g

Pages: 224

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SALES POINTS* #26 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written* 'One of the most original practitioners writing any kind of fiction, Dick made most of the European avant-garde seem like navel-gazers in a cul-de-sac' - Sunday Times* 'My literary hero' -- Fay Weldon* 'For everyone lost in the endlessly multiplicating realities of the mo

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