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Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1969. Hardcover. Very Good. in x in x in. First edition, first printing, Review copy with publisher's publicity slip laid in. Internally pages clean and bright, no markings. light spotting to top edge and front gutter. Dust jacket is unclipped with light edgewear. A little toning to spine and front panel. Light rubbing to cloth boards. Guttercode K10 on final page.

"Ubik" by Philip K. Dick is a mind-bending sci-fi masterpiece exploring the unpredictable nature of reality. Set in a future where psychic powers are commonplace, the story follows Joe Chip, an anti-psychic operative. After a catastrophic incident, Joe becomes embroiled in a perplexing struggle against the destabilization of reality. He encounters strange occurrences where time, space, and perceptions warp erratically. Amidst this chaos, the enigmatic substance "Ubik" emerges, offering uncertain powers and challenging the very fabric of existence. Dick's narrative brilliantly delves into themes of identity, truth, and the elusive nature of reality, delivering a thought-provoking journey that blurs the lines between perception and certainty.