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Octavo, cloth. First edition. "A brilliantly realized science fiction future darkened by Kafkaesque paranoia. As portrayed by Dick, a world in which cryogenic suspension has abolished traditional concepts of death and in which psychics can alter the future by changing the past is one that offers no foundation for objective truth." - Barron (ed), Fantasy and Horror (1999) 6-113. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-336. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 4-97. Survey of Science Fiction Literature V, pp. 2350-56. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with light toning to the spine panel and slight shelf wear with a couple mild stress creases at the base of the spine panel. (#155297).

"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.