From AudioFile
Philip K. Dick holds a special place in the annals of science fiction. He is beloved by many for his strange reality-bending stories. The five stories included here are an excellent sample of his fiction. Most notable in the collection are "Minority Report," which supposes that psychics could be employed by the police to predict and prevent murder, and "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale," in which a person goes to a shop to have memories of a vacation implanted in his mind, only to find that he's got some memories of his own. The no-frills presentation by Keir Dullea is perfect for the material. S.D. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

ANNOTATION

Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Philip K. Dick's works has continued to grow, and his reputation has been enhanced by an expanding body of critical appreciation. This fifth and final volume of Dick's collected works includes 25 short stories, some previously unpublished.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Philip K. Dick Award is given annually to a distinguished work of science fiction, and the Philip K. Dick Society is devoted to the study and promulgation of the late writer's work. This collection (Volume 4) covers the years 1954-1964 and includes such fascinating stories as "Service Call", "Stand By", "The Days of Perky Pat", and many others.

FROM THE CRITICS

Library Journal

Encompassing 34 years and over 100 stories, this collection of the short fiction of the late author provides a retrospective of his contribution to sf literature. Arranged chronologically (with publication history and, in some cases, Dick's own commentaries at the end of each volume), the progression from early stories such as ``The Preserving Machine'' (1953) to ``The Little Black Box'' (1964) and ``Frozen Journey'' (1980) traces the development of one of sf's most eccentric and articulate minds. Highly recommended for any library whose budget can afford the price. JC

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