Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick

Deceased · Born: Dec 16, 1928 · Died: Mar 2, 1982

Personal Details

BornDec 16, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Spouse
  • Tessa Busby

    ( Apr 18, 1973 to Mar 26, 1978 )
  • Nancy Hackett

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Anne Williams Rubinstein

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Kleo Apostolides

    ( Jun 1, 1950 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Jeanette Marlin

    ( May 1, 1948 to Nov 1, 1948 )
Parents
  • Joseph Edgar Dick
  • Dorothy Kindred Dick
Relatives
  • Jane Charlotte Dick (Sibling)

Biography

Philip K. Dick, a renowned American literary mastermind, has left an indelible mark on the realms of science fiction, novelist, and essayist. His extraordinary talent has garnered widespread acclaim, with many regarding him as one of the most ingenious and intellectually stimulating writers of his time.

Throughout the mid-twentieth century, Dick's remarkable productivity and creativity saw him emerge as one of the most prolific writers of science fiction, leaving behind a legacy that continues to captivate readers and inspire new generations of writers.

In the years following his passing, Dick's remarkable body of work has been the subject of extensive scholarly analysis and cinematic reinterpretation, cementing his status as a literary giant of the genre.

Critics and scholars alike have consistently praised Dick's short stories for their groundbreaking innovation and provocative themes, which deftly explore the most pressing scientific, social, and metaphysical concerns of post-World War II America.

Dick's writing is celebrated for its bold and unflinching examination of the complexities and paradoxes of human existence, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the world around us.

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Career

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2021
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2016
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2010
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2007
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2006
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2000
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2021
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2017
Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049 as Characters
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2015
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2010
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2007
Next
Next as Novel
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2006
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2003
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1982
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2017