Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? ~ PHILIP K. DICK ~ First Edition 1st 1968

Description: DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP Author: Dick, Philip K. Title: DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP Publication: Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1968 Edition: First Edition Description: Arguably Dick's best-known and most widely read work, a novel set in a post-apocalyptic San Francisco, where Earth's life has been damaged by nuclear war and where most animal species are endangered or extinct. "In a future where technological sophistication has made the ersatz virtually indistinguishable from the real the hero is a bounty hunter who must track down and eliminate androids passing for human. But android animals are routinely passed off as real by people trying to purge human guilt for having exterminated so many living species, and the new messiah is an artificial construct; so where is the difference between the human and the androidal?" (Barron, Anatomy of Wonder 4-173). Levack 12a. First printing, J5 gutter code. Octavo (21.5cm); light grey cloth, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; original dustjacket; [vi],[3],4-210pp. Good condition ex-library book with wear and markings pictured. No tears to pages or markings to text. Light spotting/foxing to a few places. Housed in archival grade clamshell case.Check out our shop for more rare and collectible books! Terms: As long-time sellers of used and antiquarian books, we take pride in finding new homes for our extensive library of well-loved books. As such, please know we do our best to take photos from various angles and identify noteworthy wear and tear in our listings. We also package very securely in order to prevent damage in transit. Old books, to be sure, should be handled with care upon opening as pages, bindings, and adhesives may be fragile. Buyers must also understand there may be additional wear beyond what is pictured or described, and therefore buyers with very particular expectations in regards to book condition are responsible for inspecting photos carefully and contacting us to inquire for additional information and photos, which we are happy to provide. Otherwise, it is understood by both parties that the book(s) is sold "as is". We do not give partial refunds to those who identify wear to our books after delivery. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a full refund at your cost. Most items are shipped securely via USPS media mail. If you would like to upgrade to Priority or another service, please notify us before payment; otherwise, the only recourse is to cancel the order and relist the item with the correct shipping price. Please contact us with shipping questions before payment.

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