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Valis

By Philip K Dick
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Valis by Philip K. Dick explores the journey of a man named Horselover Fat as he grapples with a mystical and quasi-religious experience that blurs the boundaries between reality and delusion. Set against a backdrop of philosophical inquiry, it delves into themes of salvation, inner demons, and the nature of God, offering a mind-bending narrative that questions the fabric of existence.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by explorations of reality, faith, and the nature of divine experiences wrapped in a sci-fi framework. It offers a blend of philosophical musings and imaginative storytelling, making it appealing for those who appreciate complex narratives with deep existential questions.

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Valis

Classic science fiction from the master

'It is about madness, pain, deception, death, obsessive delusory states of mind, cruelty, solitude, imprisonment, and it is a joy to read' Washington Post 'Valis is a carefully structured, profoundly thoughtful study of some crazy people who just might have touched something illimitable, something so deep-rooted in myth that it is literally unspeakable' Theodore Sturgeon Philip K. Dick was one of the greatest and most influential writers of science fiction of his generation.

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It began with a blinding light, a divine revelation from a mysterious intelligence that called itself VALIS. And with that, the fabric of reality was ripped open and laid bare so that anything seemed possible, but nothing seemed quite right.

Part science fiction, part theological detective story—in which God plays both the missing person and the perpetrator of the ultimate crime—VALIS is both disorienting and eerily funny, and a joy to read.

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Valis by Philip K. Dick is celebrated for its originality and thought-provoking nature. The Sunday Times highlights Dick's ability to surpass the European avant-garde with his innovative storytelling. Fay Weldon refers to Dick as a literary hero, while Terry Gilliam appreciates his exploration of complex, multifaceted realities, noting that Dick was ahead of his time in depicting them.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781857983395

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 242g

Pages: 272

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SALES POINTS'It is about madness, pain, deception, death, obsessive delusorystates of mind, cruelty, solitude, imprisonment, and it is a joy to read' Washington Post'Valis is a carefully structured, profoundly thoughtful study ofsome crazy people who just might have touched something illimitable, something so deep-rooted in myth that it is literally unspeakable' Theodore SturgeonPhilip K. Dick was one of the greatest and most influential writers of science

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