Philip K. Dick
(1928-1982)
American science fiction writer
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Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982) was an American writer known for his work in science fiction. He wrote 44 published novels and approximately 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. His fiction explored varied philosophical and social themes, and featured recurrent elements such as alternate realities, simulacra, monopolistic corporations, drug abuse, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. His work was concerned with questions surrounding the nature of reality, perception, human nature, and identity.
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Philip Kindred Dick 16 December 1928 Chicago, IL, USA
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2 March 1982 (aged 53) Santa Ana, CA, USA
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| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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Isolde Freya Dick 2nd child with Nancy Hackett Female b. 15 Mar 1967 · Age: 58 · 1967- · American producer and writer for Amazon
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