Category Archives: Knowledge

Eye in the Sky (1957)

Posted on November 14, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Introduction Eye in the Sky was originally published by Philip K. Dick in 1957. It tells the story of a small group of people accidently thrown into a proton beam deflector. This allows some of them to impose their reality … Continue reading →

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The Cosmic Puppets (1957)

Posted on November 8, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Introduction The Cosmic Puppets was originally published by Philip K. Dick 1957. Its plot centers on the mystery of a middle-aged man–Ted Barton–realizing that the town of his childhood has completely changed. As he investigates, he learns that the town … Continue reading →

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The World Jones Made (1956)

Posted on October 25, 2014 by tashqueedagg

The World Jones Made was published in 1956 and was part of his first batch of novels penned in the mid-1950s, including Vulcan’s Hammer (not published until 1960), Dr. Futurity, The Cosmic Puppets, and Solar Lottery. It is the first … Continue reading →

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I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon

Posted on June 19, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “I Hope I Shall Arrive Soon” was originally published in Playboy in December 1980. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 359–373. Plot Summary … Continue reading →

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The Exit Door Leads In

Posted on June 19, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “The Exit Door Leads In” was originally published in Rolling Stone College Papers in Fall 1979. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 315–331. … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Sibyl

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “The Eye of the Sibyl” was written in 1975 but was not published in Dick’s lifetime. It eventually found its way into The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick. It can now be found in The Eye of … Continue reading →

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A Little Something for Us Tempunauts

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “A Little Something for Us Tempunauts” was originally published in the anthology Final Stage in 1974. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 257–274. … Continue reading →

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The Electric Ant

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “The Electric Ant” was originally published in Fantasy and Science Fiction in October 1968. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 225–239. Plot Summary … Continue reading →

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Not By Its Cover

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “Not By Its Cover” was originally published in Famous Science Fiction in Summer 1968. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 175–182. Plot Summary … Continue reading →

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Faith of Our Fathers

Posted on June 18, 2014 by tashqueedagg

Story Background “Faith of Our Fathers” was originally published in Dangerous Visions in 1967. It can now be found in The Eye of the Sibyl and Other Classic Stories by Philip K. Dick on pp. 197–222. Plot Summary Tung Chien … Continue reading →

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