
Philip K. Dick
10 SeriesPhilip K. Dick (1928-1982) was a pioneering American science fiction author known for exploring themes such as monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and metaphysics. His novels inspired major films including Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Minority Report. In 2007, he became the first science fiction writer to be included in The Library of America series.
Author: Philip K. Dick "Solar Lottery," also published as "World of Chance," follows a future society governed by a lottery system that determines leadership and social roles. In "The Ganymede Takeover," co-authored with Ray Nelson, Earth faces an alien invasion from Ganymede, sparking a resistance movement. "Deus Irae," co-authored with Roger Zelazny, explores a post-apocalyptic world where a religious quest drives the narrative. Each novel delves into themes of power, control, and survival in dystopian settings.