Philip K. Dick
American science fiction author (1928–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982) was an American writer. He is mostly known for his works of science fiction. In addition to his published novels,[1] Dick wrote "approximately 121 short stories. He wrote most of them for science fiction magazines."[2] At least eight of his stories have been adapted into movies.
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Philip K. Dick | |
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Born | December 16, 1928 Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Died | March 2, 1982(1982-03-02) (aged 53) Santa Ana, California, USA |
Pen name | Richard Philips, Jack Dowland |
Occupation | Short story writer and novelist |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Science Fiction Postmodernism |
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PhilipKDick.com |
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