Biography
Philip Kindred Dick was an American science fiction short story writer and novelist. He wrote 45 novels and about 121 short stories, most of which appeared in science fiction magazines. His fiction explored varied philosophical and social questions such as the nature of reality, perception, human nature, and identity, and commonly featured characters struggling against alternate realities, illusory environments, monopolistic corporations, drug abuse, authoritarian governments, and altered states of consciousness. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century science fiction.
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Awards & recognition
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2005
- Tähtivaeltaja Award · 1993
- Tähtivaeltaja Award · 1991
- Readercon Small Press Awards · 1990
- Readercon Small Press Awards · 1989
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- Kurd Lasswitz Award — Best Foreign Work · 1985
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1983
- Golden Graoully — Best Foreign Novel · 1979
- BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1978
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1975
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1963
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 2003 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1988 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1986 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1985 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1983 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1983 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Novel · 1982 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1982 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1981 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1981 · nominated
- BSFA Award — Best Short Fiction · 1980 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Short Story · 1980 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Science Fiction Novel · 1978 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novel · 1975 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novel · 1975 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novelette · 1975 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1975 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Reprint Anthology/Collection · 1974 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1969 · nominated
- Hugo Award — Best Novelette · 1968 · nominated
- Nebula Award — Best Novel · 1966 · nominated
Filmography17 titles
Blade Runner
Blade Runner 2049
The Man in the High Castle
Minority Report
Total Recall
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Electric Dreams
The Adjustment Bureau
A Scanner Darkly
Paycheck
Screamers
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Impostor
Total Recall
Minority Report
A Glitch in the Matrix
Screamers: The Hunting