Fantastic Stories Present the Philip K. Dick Super Pack

Fantastic Stories Present the Philip K. Dick Super Pack
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2015-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781633847606

Philip K. Dick was a very influential science fiction writer. More than a dozen of his stories or novels have been adapted for the screen including Blade Runner, Total Recall, Minority Report, and The Adjustment Bureau. His work questioned the nature of reality and was often set against the backdrop of corporate power and greed. The editors of www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com have compiled thirteen of Philip K. Dick's stories for this collection. Included are: The Eyes Have It Beyond the Door Beyond Lies the Wub Mr. Spaceship The Skull The Crystal Crypt The Defenders The Hanging Stranger The Gun Tony and the Beetles The Variable Man Piper in the Woods Second Variety

Ubik

Ubik
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547572298

A mind-bending, classic Philip K. Dick novel about the perception of reality. Named as one of Time's 100 best books.

Fantastic Stories Presents

Fantastic Stories Presents
Author: Robert E. Howard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 762
Release: 2014-08-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781633842885

This super pack contans thirty-four wonderful tales of fantasy. More than seven hundred and fifty pages for your reading pleasure. Escape today! Immortal by Shariann Lewitt The Thing in the Attic by James Blish To Serve A Prince by B.W. Clough Red Nails by Robert E. Howard Your Name Is Eve by Michael M. Jones The Knights of Arthur by Frederik Pohl Go Through by Alma Alexander Piper in the Woods by Philip K. Dick Maeve by Lillian Csernica A Knyght Ther Was by Robert F. Young Edenbridge by Paul Kincaid The Moon Is Green by Fritz Leiber Where Angels Fall by Jean-Louis Trudel The Worlds of If by Stanley G. Weinbaum Beyond Kadath by Colleen Douglas The Street That Wasn't There by Simak and Jacobi Double Exposure by Lou Antonelli Rastignac The Devil by Philip Jose Farmer Pest Control by Chuck Rothman Satan's Stepson by Seabury Quinn Anomaly by David Niall Wilson The World That Couldn't Be by Clifford D. Simak A Stitch in Time Saves Nine by Edward J. McFadden III Man Overboard! by F. Marion Crawford Wisteria by Ada Milenkovic Brown A Traveler in Time by August Derleth Lawnmower Moe by William R. Eakin Way Station by Mary Elizabeth Counselman The Ghost of Mohammed Din by Clark Ashton Smith No Strings Attached by Lester del Rey Second Sight by Alan E. Nourse Of Time And Texas by William F. Nolan The Rats in the Walls by H. P. Lovecraft Gainful Employment by Jamie Wild

Second Variety

Second Variety
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: The Floating Press
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1775452743

Influential American science fiction writer Philip K. Dick was fascinated by the idea of nuclear warfare and the dire aftermath of such an event. This scenario preoccupied Dick throughout much of his career and served as the backdrop to many of his stories and novels. In the short story "Second Variety," the human population has been decimated by nuclear war, and small tribes of survivors are forced to battle a species of lethal robot soldiers.

Fantastic Stories Presents

Fantastic Stories Presents
Author: Allen M. Steele
Publisher:
Total Pages: 426
Release: 2016-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781515405009

More than 25 of the greatest Science Fiction stories ever written many in book form for the very first time. More than four hundred pages of top flight fiction selected by the editors at www.fantasticstoriesoftheimagination.com Ticking by Allen M. Steele, All Cats are Gray by Andre Norton, The Velvet Glove by Harry Harrison, The Day of the Boomer Dukes by Frederic Pohl, The Troubadour by Peter Sherman, Riya's Foundling by Algis Budrys, Asleep in the Forest of the Tall Cats by Ken Brady, Stairway to the Stars by Larry Shaw, Nightmare on the Nose by Evelyn E. Smith, Ask A Foolish Question by Robert Sheckley, Earthlight by Bryce Walton, The Maiden Mechanical by Brenda W. Clough, Nightmare Planet by Murray Leinster, Regeneration by Charles Dye, Exile from Space by Judith Merril, Flight From Tomorrow by H. Beam Piper, Dignity by Jay O'Connell, Contagion by Katherine MacLEAN, Suite Mentale by Randall Garrett, The Slizzers by Jerome Bixby, The Fourth Invasion bBy Henry Josephs, Genesis by H. Beam Piper, The Hills of Home by Alfred Coppel, Sentiment, Inc. by Poul Anderson, This World Must Die! by H. B. Fyfe, Death Between the Stars by Marion Zimmer Bradley, The Eyes Have It by Philip K. Dick, Song in a Minor Key by C. L. Moore, Fridays by Jamie Wild

The Variable Man

The Variable Man
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2024-02-16
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"The Variable Man" by Philip K. Dick is a classic science fiction short story that delves into themes of reality, technology, and the unpredictability of human behavior. In this thought-provoking narrative, Dick introduces readers to a future society where technological advancements include a process called "Warping," allowing individuals to foresee potential outcomes of various scenarios. The protagonist, a repairman named Joe Fernwright, becomes an unexpected variable in the system due to his unpredictable decisions. As he faces a critical decision that could impact the fate of a war between Earth and a distant planet, Fernwright's actions challenge the deterministic nature of the advanced technology surrounding him. Dick's "The Variable Man" is a captivating exploration of free will, the consequences of choices, and the inherent uncertainties within complex systems. With its blend of speculative elements and philosophical inquiries, this short story continues to resonate with fans of science fiction, showcasing Dick's unique narrative style and his ability to weave intricate tales that question the nature of reality.

How Marriage Became One of the Sacraments

How Marriage Became One of the Sacraments
Author: Philip L. Reynolds
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1083
Release: 2016-06-30
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1107146151

An indispensable guide to how marriage acquired the status of a sacrament. This book analyzes in detail how medieval theologians explained the place of matrimony in the church and her law, and how the bitter debates of the sixteenth century elevated the doctrine to a dogma of the Catholic faith.

Beyond Lies The Wub

Beyond Lies The Wub
Author: Philip K Dick
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2014-08-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473206669

A matchless display of Philip K. Dick s quirky, humorous, idiosyncratically philosophical world view. With one exception, all the stories of this volume were written over a nine-month period between 1951 and 1952, when Dick was making his first impact as a writer.

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams

Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2017
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1328995062

Short stories originally published from 1953 to 1955.

Vulcan's Hammer

Vulcan's Hammer
Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: Mariner Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780547572635

In Vulcan's Hammer a super-computer makes all the important decisions for a worldwide government. But when religious fanatics decide to fight back, it leads a high-ranking official to question whether the peace provided by the computer is worth the abnegation of free will.