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銀翼殺手 by Philip K. Dick7/6/2023 Throughout the 1950’s Dick was beginning to make a name for himself in the science fiction world. His level of output was inconsistent and he would experience periods of intense creativity and dark times where he wouldn’t write. He would be involved in a string of bad marriages and was addicted to drugs. The death of his twin sister 41 days after their birth is the first of many scars Dick would face. The novels of the Valis trilogy continue to blur the lines between fiction and Dick’s twisted reality.ĭick’s emotional state went through many changes throughout his life. These include his distrust for government and authority, his life as a professional writer and even cosmic visions he is said to have experienced. Many insights into Dick’s view of his world are available here. The first person narration of Radio Free Albemuth is written from the perspective of a young science fiction writer named Philip who lives in Berkeley. In his career PKD wrote 36 novels and five short story collections between 19 when he died in Santa Ana, California.Ī Scanner Darkly was dedicated to many of his friends who died or suffered damage from drug abuse (including himself). Dick lived most of his life in California.
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