Philip K. Dick
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- $22.99
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- $22.99
Publisher Description
Discover the improbable life of the author behind Blade Runner and Minority Report in this comics biography.
Explore the fascinating and turbulent life of Philip K. Dick, the visionary science fiction author whose works have captivated readers and inspired iconic films. This graphic novel delves into Dick's personal struggles, creative genius, and the alternate realities that shaped his unique perspective.
Follow Dick's journey from his early influences to his battles with mental health and drug use, and his eventual rise to literary fame. This biography offers a unique perspective on a brilliant mind that continues to influence our world. Perfect for fans of science fiction, comics, and anyone interested in the life of a literary icon.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Pairing extensive personal narratives with clean visual lines, this graphic bio is an eerily intimate and magnified look into the life and mind of science fiction author Philip K. Dick. At the end of his life, Dick remembers himself growing up as a shy and passionate teen immersed in music and science fiction magazines. Upon his emancipation from a controlling aunt, he dives headfirst into a young marriage, and soon the reality of being a writer fails to keep pace with his lofty ambitions. As deadlines from publishers begin mounting and he struggles with divorce and substance abuse, Dick is caught between worlds, often wondering where reality ends and perception begins. The writing offers an informative view into the author's life, effortlessly emphasizing his personal and business relationships. Cheerful artwork, populated by easily distinguishable characters, marks the most poignant moments of the author's life. Through deeply personal anecdotes and skilled artistic storytelling, this comic reveals the side of Dick's life that is as turbulent and ungrounded as the fictional worlds he is famed for creating.
