Fiction & Poetry, Modern & Contemporary Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?
Paperback Published on: 29/03/2010
Price: £10.99
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The feel of this book blew me away.
I read this as part of a book group not having seen Blade Runner. Despite not being held captive by a true literary, I found Dick's atmospheric scenes utte... READ MORE
Classic is a triumph!
This book is a literary triumph. It's three dimensional characters and punchy story combined with Dick's ability to completely immerse the reader in his wo... READ MORE
Good fun but also thought provoking!
I read this title for a book club and, really, this is a perfect title for a classic science-fiction book club! One of the things that I love about vintage... READ MORE
Synopsis
World War Terminus had left the Earth devastated. Through its ruins, bounty hunter Rick Deckard stalked, in search of the renegade replicants who were his prey.
When he wasn't 'retiring' them with his laser weapon, he dreamed of owning a live animal - the ultimate status symbol in a world all but bereft of animal life.
Then Rick got his chance: the assignment to kill six Nexus-6 targets, for a huge reward. But in Deckard's world things were never that simple, and his assignment quickly turned into a nightmare kaleidoscope of subterfuge and deceit - and the threat of death for the hunter, rather than the hunted.
As the eagerly-anticipated new film *Blade Runner 2049* finally comes to the screen, rediscover the world of Blade Runner . . .
[Philip Kindred Dick](/author/philip-k-dick/886) (1928-82) was born in Chicago in 1928. His career as a science fiction writer comprised an early burst of short stories followed by a stream of novels, typically character studies incorporating androids, drugs, and hallucinations.
His best works are generally agreed to be [*The Man in the High Castle*](/book/the-man-in-the-high-castle/philip-k-dick/eric-brown/9780141186672) and *Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?*, the inspiration for the movie *Blade Runner*.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780575094185
- Number of pages: 208
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 18 mm
- Weight: 192g
- Languages: English
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One of the greatest SF novels of the 20th century. Dick takes us on a journey through the deepest, darkest aspects of the human soul with a funny, fast-pac... READ MORE
What's a tortoise?
You've probably seen Blade Runner so already know some of the story to this book but there is so much more going on here than what you get in the film.
Not what i thought, but very good
Since i had seen the movie before hand years and years ago i had certain expectations for this book i wish i hadn't had. However it was a very interesting ... READ MORE
Must read before you die!
Philip K Dick always has written against the grain in science fiction and this book shows.
The main premise is about a bounty hunter that has to search and... READ MORE
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Simply one of the greatest and most theologically astounding pieces of science fiction of the twentieth century. One of PKDs best, alongside the likes of U... READ MORE
Thought-provoking - and a great read. Hurrah!
The novel that inspired Ridley Scott's classic film Blade Runner. I had never read a science fiction book before and wasn't sure how I was going to enjoy i... READ MORE
It's Blade Runner, but not as you know it...
Having been a huge fan of Blade Runner for a number of years, I thought it was high time I finally read the book.
Whilst I appreciate that the Book came f... READ MORE
Strangely compelling
Bizarre concepts and fast paced action make for a compelling read with a detailed and engaging plot despite the short volume.
Amazing book
This was a very well written book with a super interesting and actual plot. I enjoyed being saddened by it
Sc-fi Masterpiece
The greatest science fiction writer of all time. Good choice for an entry point into Philip K. Dick's works.
Everyone should read this book.
Eerily good.
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