The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick 3

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Many thousands of readers consider Philip K. Dick the greatest science fiction mind on any planet. Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in his works has continued to grow, bolstered by increasing critical attention. The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually for distinguished science fiction, and the Philip K. Dick Society promotes the study of his writings. This collection features the writer's earliest short and medium-length fiction from 1952-1955, including previously unpublished stories. Notable works include "Second Variety," "Foster, You're Dead," and "The Father-Thing." Critics have praised the collection, with Kirkus calling it "a useful acquisition for any serious SF library," while The Washington Post described the stories as "awe inspiring." The Wall Street Journal noted that Dick uniquely immerses readers in characters' minds. Volume 3/5 includes stories from 1953-1959, such as "Fair Game," "The Hanging Stranger," "The Eyes Have It," "The Golden Man," "The Last of the Masters," and many more. Various editions of this volume have different titles, with Citadel including "Second Variety" in Volume 3, while other editions placed it in Volume 2.