Comments on: Philip K. Dick: American Original

By: Tessa B. Dick

Tessa B. Dick — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:48:44 +0000

As Phil’s fifth and last wife, I have tried to write in his style. I hope that I have done it justice in my books.

By: tvihkthexb

tvihkthexb — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:09:09 +0000

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By: A View From the Ridge » Blog Archive » Obscurity Report

A View From the Ridge » Blog Archive » Obscurity Report — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 13:52:44 +0000

[...] According to a post on newcritics (indirectly via pops) the most famous unknown science fiction author, Philip K. Dick, has had four of his novels re-issued by the Library of America, a toney imprint devoted to Hawthorne and Melville. [...]

By: Over on the Culture Pages... · Articles

Over on the Culture Pages... · Articles — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:49:52 +0000

[...] And those are just in the last week or so. Dig deeper, and you’ll find posts on Frost Nixon, Somerset Maugham, Philip K. Dick, Alan Bennett, Keira Knightley, Penelope Cruz and the Kings of Leon. There are about 33 or so bloggers at newcritics, and some of us will be gathering later this week. I’m very much looking forward to it. Lots of ideas about "the conversation" are cooking. So get clicking and jump into the fray. [...]

By: The Pump Jockey » Obscurity Report

The Pump Jockey » Obscurity Report — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:09:26 +0000

[...] According to a post on newcritics (indirectly via pops)Ã‚ the most famous unknown science fiction author, Philip K. Dick, has had four of his novels re-issued by the Library of America, a toney imprint devoted to Hawthorne and Melville. [...]

By: Restless Minds · Kokorec

Restless Minds · Kokorec — Tue, 29 May 2007 20:58:52 +0000

[...] Manny Maher is happily shocked at the masters status recently awarded to Phillip K. Dick. [...]

By: OutOfContext

OutOfContext — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:09:57 +0000

Actually, they called the kid ‘Manny’ for short, right Manny–just a (very) mild joke. I look forward to Transmigration. I’m a great fan of the lectures of Alan Watts, but I’ve never heard of Pike. Have to look him up.

By: Manny Maher

Manny Maher — Tue, 22 May 2007 02:09:28 +0000

The kid in The Divine Invasion is Emmanuel (no puns there).
Radio Free Albemuth is good, but if you liked Valis and Divine Invasion, you’ll love The Transmigration. It includes characters based on Alan Watts and Bishop James Pike, whom apparently was a good friend of Philip K. Dick.

By: OutOfContext

OutOfContext — Mon, 21 May 2007 14:32:53 +0000

I loved Valis.
True, there are narrative quirks such as a character named Philip K. Dick, and a familiar-seeming writer named Horselover Fat.
The name Philip means “horselover” and fat is dick in German.
Also, ‘King Felix’ has arrived–he pitches for the Mariners.
I’ve read The Divine Invasion as well (what was the name of the kid in that one, again?) but haven’t gotten around to The Transmigration. I’m getting ready to read “Radio Free Albemuth”. The synopsis on the back says this:
In the late 1960’s, a paranoid incompetent has schemed his way into the White House and convulsed America in a vicious war against imaginary internal enemies. hmmm…

By: nobody in particular

nobody in particular — Mon, 21 May 2007 10:56:02 +0000

Have to disagree on Blade Runner. I still find the director’s cut very affecting (haven’t seen the theatrical version with the voiceover in a long, long time).

By: Tom Watson

Tom Watson — Mon, 21 May 2007 00:52:18 +0000

Great post Manny - I’m not familiar except by speed-freak repuation, but am intrigued…which was your aim to begin with, so well done.