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    Philip K. Dick - Wikipedia

    Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982), often referred to by his initials PKD, was an American science fiction writer and novelist. He wrote 44 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines during his lifetime. His fiction explored varied … See more

    Dick and his twin sister, Jane Charlotte Dick, were born six weeks prematurely on December 16, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dorothy (née Kindred; 1900–1978) and Joseph Edgar Dick … See more

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    On February 17, 1982, after completing an interview, Dick contacted his therapist, complaining of failing eyesight, and was advised to go to a … See more

    Lawrence Sutin wrote a 1989 biography of Dick, titled Divine Invasions: A Life of Philip K. Dick.
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    The Science Fiction Hall of Fame inducted Dick in 2005.
    During his lifetime he received numerous annual literary … See more

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    Early writing
    Dick sold his first story, "Roog"—about "a dog who imagined that the garbagemen who came every Friday morning were stealing valuable … See more

    Dick was married five times:
    • Jeanette Marlin (May to November 1948)
    • Kleo Apostolides (June 14, 1950, to 1959) See more

    Themes
    Dick's stories typically focus on the fragile nature of what is real and the construction of personal identity. His stories often become surreal fantasies, as the main characters slowly discover that their everyday world is … See more

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    WEBPhilip K. Dick. Writer: Blade Runner. Philip Kindred Dick was born in Chicago in December 1928, along with a twin sister, Jane. Jane died less than eight weeks later, allegedly from an allergy to mother's milk.

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