New York: Ballantine, 1956. First Edition - Paperback. From the library of Joan Simpson, the woman with whom science fiction author Philip K. Dick shared his last serious romantic relationship. Laid in is a documentation book mark stating that this book is from the Simpson library with photographs of Philip and Joan and with the text of a letter, dated April 27, 1977, which Philip wrote to his friend, noted book dealer Ray Torrence, lovingly and eloquently expressing his deep feelings for Joan. On the ending of their relationship in late 1977, this from ‘Divine Invasions. A Life of Philip K. Dick’ by Lawrence Sutin, pg. 252: “...Phil now balked at a permanent move back to Northern California, and Joan would not consider Orange County residence. The relationship ended. For years to come, Phil would miss Joan - the last woman with whom he lived in a serious relationship.” A collection of twelve stories. Very good lightly used copy with a touch of edge wear and some tiny tears to the top and bottom spine folds in printed wrappers.

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Reach for Tomorrow is a collection of short stories by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke. The stories all originally appeared in a number of different publications.

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Bookseller: James Pepper Rare Books, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 19631E
Title: Reach for Tomorrow
Author: CLARKE, ARTHUR C. (DICK, PHILIP K.)
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1956

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