Second Variety And Other Stories
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Second Variety And Other Stories
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher: 谷月社
Release Date : 2016-01-11
Second Variety And Other Stories written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by 谷月社 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
SECOND VARIETY The claws were bad enough in the first place—nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace—if it could! The Russian soldier made his way nervously up the ragged side of the hill, holding his gun ready. He glanced around him, licking his dry lips, his face set. From time to time he reached up a gloved hand and wiped perspiration from his neck, pushing down his coat collar. Eric turned to Corporal Leone. “Want him? Or can I have him?” He adjusted the view sight so the Russian’s features squarely filled the glass, the lines cutting across his hard, somber features. Leone considered. The Russian was close, moving rapidly, almost running. “Don’t fire. Wait.” Leone tensed. “I don’t think we’re needed.” The Russian increased his pace, kicking ash and piles of debris out of his way. He reached the top of the hill and stopped, panting, staring around him. The sky was overcast, drifting clouds of gray particles. Bare trunks of trees jutted up occasionally; the ground was level and bare, rubble-strewn, with the ruins of buildings standing out here and there like yellowing skulls. The Russian was uneasy. He knew something was wrong. He started down the hill. Now he was only a few paces from the bunker. Eric was getting fidgety. He played with his pistol, glancing at Leone. “Don’t worry,” Leone said. “He won’t get here. They’ll take care of him.” “Are you sure? He’s got damn far.” “They hang around close to the bunker. He’s getting into the bad part. Get set!” The Russian began to hurry, sliding down the hill, his boots sinking into the heaps of gray ash, trying to keep his gun up. He stopped for a moment, lifting his fieldglasses to his face. “He’s looking right at us,” Eric said.
Second Variety And Other Stories
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010-11
Second Variety And Other Stories written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11 with Fiction categories.
"The claws were bad enough in the first place--nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace--if it could " Philip K. Dick said of his story "Second Variety" "My grand theme--who is human and who only appears as human?--emerges most fully. Unless we can individually and collectively be certain of the answer to this question, we face what is, in my view, the most serious problem possible. Without answering it adequately, we cannot even be certain of our own selves." Reviewing the story, critic Zack Handlen wrote, "'Second Variety' is grim, violent, and suspenseful. . . . While most of the twists are easy to spot once you discover the main plot--basically 'Are you or aren't you a machine'-- they still have an impact, and Dick makes his point quite clearly." Besides the title story, this collection also includes nine more classic Philip K. Dick tales: "Piper in the Woods," "Beyond the Door," "The Crystal Crypt," "The Defenders," "The Gun," "The Skull," "The Eyes Have It," "Mr. Spaceship," and the novella "The Variable Man"--260 pages of mind-bending prose from the master of weird science fiction.
Second Variety
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-02-11
Second Variety written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by BoD - Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-11 with Science categories.
"Second Variety" is a science fiction short story written by Philip K. Dick. It was first published in 1953 and is part of Dick's collection of short stories. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth is devastated by war, and two factions are locked in a conflict. The narrative explores themes of identity, trust, and the consequences of advanced technology. Philip K. Dick is known for his thought-provoking and often dystopian science fiction works. "Second Variety" is an example of his exploration of the impact of technology on society and the blurred lines between human and artificial intelligence. If you are a fan of Philip K. Dick's writing or enjoy science fiction that delves into philosophical and existential themes, "Second Variety" could be a compelling read. You may find it in collections of Dick's short stories or anthologies of science fiction literature.
The Hidden Girl And Other Stories
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Author : Ken Liu
language : en
Publisher: Gallery / Saga Press
Release Date : 2020-02-25
The Hidden Girl And Other Stories written by Ken Liu and has been published by Gallery / Saga Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-25 with Fiction categories.
From award-winning author Ken Liu comes his much anticipated second volume of short stories. Ken Liu is one of the most lauded short story writers of our time. This collection includes a selection of his science fiction and fantasy stories from the last five years—sixteen of his best—plus a new novelette. In addition to these seventeen selections, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories also features an excerpt from book three in the Dandelion Dynasty series, The Veiled Throne.
The Prince Of Mournful Thoughts And Other Stories
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Author : Caroline Kim
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Release Date : 2020-10-06
The Prince Of Mournful Thoughts And Other Stories written by Caroline Kim and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-06 with Fiction categories.
Winner, 2020 Drue Heinz Literature Prize Finalist, 2021 Northern California Book Award Longlist, 2021 PEN/Robert Bingham Prize Longlist, 2020 The Story Prize Exploring what it means to be human through the Korean diaspora, Caroline Kim’s stories feature many voices. From a teenage girl in 1980’s America, to a boy growing up in the middle of the Korean War, to an immigrant father struggling to be closer to his adult daughter, or to a suburban housewife whose equilibrium depends upon a therapy robot, each character must face their less-than-ideal circumstances and find a way to overcome them without losing themselves. Language often acts as a barrier as characters try, fail, and momentarily succeed in connecting with each other. With humor, insight, and curiosity, Kim’s wide-ranging stories explore themes of culture, communication, travel, and family. Ultimately, what unites these characters across time and distance is their longing for human connection and a search for the place—or people—that will feel like home.
Second Variety And Other Classic Stories
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Citadel
Release Date : 2017-04-25
Second Variety And Other Classic Stories written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by Citadel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-25 with Fiction categories.
Many thousands of readers worldwide consider Philip K. Dick to have been the greatest science fiction writer on any planet. Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Dick's work has continued to mount and his reputation has been enhanced by a growing body of critical attention. This collection draws from the writer's earliest short and medium-length fiction (including several previously unpublished stories) during the years 1952-1955.
The Early Science Fiction Of Philip K Dick
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2013-01-01
The Early Science Fiction Of Philip K Dick written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Fiction categories.
The highly prolific and influential science fiction author Philip K. Dick published 44 novels and more than 120 brief works during his lifetime. This anthology presents his finest short stories and novellas that originally appeared in pulp magazines of the early 1950s. Contents include "The Variable Man," "Second Variety," "Beyond the Door," "The Defenders," and more.
Stories Of Your Life And Others
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Author : Ted Chiang
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2014-06-19
Stories Of Your Life And Others written by Ted Chiang and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-19 with Fiction categories.
‘A science fiction genius . . . Ted Chiang is a superstar.’ – Guardian With Stories of Your Life and Others, multiple-award-winning author Ted Chiang deftly blends human emotion and scientific rationalism in eight remarkably diverse stories, all told in his trademark precise and evocative prose. The science fiction novella 'Story of Your Life' is the basis for the Academy Award nominated film Arrival. From a soaring Babylonian tower that connects a flat Earth with the firmament above, to a world where angelic visitations are a wondrous and terrifying part of everyday life; from a neural modification that eliminates the appeal of physical beauty, to an alien language that challenges our very perception of time and reality, Chiang’s rigorously imagined fantasias invite us to question our understanding of the universe and our place in it. ‘United by a humane intelligence that speaks very directly to the reader, and makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang’s calm passion.’ – China Miéville
The Philip K Dick Reader
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Author : Philip K. Dick
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2016-01-26
The Philip K Dick Reader written by Philip K. Dick and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-26 with Fiction categories.
Includes the stories that inspired the movies Total Recall, Screamers, Minority Report, Paycheck, and Next “More than anyone else in the field, Mr. Dick really puts you inside people’s minds.” —The Wall Street Journal The Philip K. Dick Reader Many thousands of readers consider Philip K. Dick the greatest science fiction mind on any planet. Since his untimely death in 1982, interest in Dick’s works has continued to mount, and his reputation has been further enhanced by a growing body of critical attention. The Philip K. Dick Award is now given annually to a distinguished work of science fiction, and the Philip K. Dick Society is devoted to the study and promulgation of his works. Dick won the prestigious Hugo Award for the best novel of 1963 for The Man in the High Castle. In the last year of his life, the film Blade Runner was made from his novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? This collection includes some of Dick’s earliest short and medium-length fiction, including We Can Remember It for You Wholesale (the story that inspired the motion picture Total Recall), Second Variety (which inspired the motion picture Screamers), Paycheck, The Minority Report, and twenty more.
Paycheck
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Author : Philip K Dick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-05-14
Paycheck written by Philip K Dick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-14 with Fiction categories.
PAYCHECK, originally written as a short story by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1953, centres on an electrician who wakes up to discover his employer has erased his memory of the past two years -- as a security measure. When he tries to collect his paycheck, he finds he has previously signed a release replacing the money with a bag of random objects. Previous film adaptations of Dick's short stories have included the box office smash hits MINORITY REPORT, TOTAL RECALL and BLADE RUNNER, released shortly after Dick died in 1982.