A Scanner Darkly.
by Dick, Philip K
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
New York: Doubleday and Company, 1977. Upon its publication in 1977, A Scanner Darkly was hailed by ALA Booklist as "his best yet!" Brian Aldiss lauded it as "the best book of the year." "It is Dick's most politically astute novel" (Christopher Palmer, Science Fiction Studies 18:3). "An affecting, powerful novel" (Anatomy of Wonder II-333). It was made into the 2006 film directed by Richard Linklater and starring Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, and Robert Downey, Jr.
Synopsis
A Scanner Darkly is a BSFA Award winning 1977 science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick. The semi-autobiographical story is set in a dystopian Orange County, California in the then-future of June 1994. It includes an extensive portrayal of drug culture and drug use.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 101745
- Title
- A Scanner Darkly.
- Author
- Dick, Philip K
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Doubleday and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1977
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Raptis Rare Books
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Palm Beach, Florida
About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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