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by Dick, Philip K[indred]

$4,500 · Offered by Biblio

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Boston: Gregg Press, 1976. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. This book is rarely found signed or inscribed by Dick. (15112). Octavo, cloth. Signed by Dick on the title page. The author's first book. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction by Thomas M. Disch. "Political power in the 23rd century is conferred by random selection - but in reality this is all a front for the true powers that be. A complex and heartening tale of breakout from an oppressive system. Its the author's first novel, and the start of an important sf career. - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 333. [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-334].

  • Publisher: Gregg Press
  • Year: 1976
  • Edition: First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed
  • Printing: first
  • Binding: unknown

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