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Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. First Edition stated. Original $4.50 price indicated at top of front flap. Light rubbing on front/rear pastedowns and end pages, as well as top/bottom text block edges. 1 inch closed tear at top of front panel. 2 light ring stains on rear panel. Remainder.

"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.