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Philip K. Dick

5 series 59 books in order 41 standalone books

Philip Kindred Dick (1928-1982) was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose published work during his lifetime was almost entirely in the science fiction genre. He explored sociological, political and metaphysical themes in novels dominated by monopolistic corporations, authoritarian governments, and altered states.

Born
1928
Known for
The Gregg science fiction series, VALIS trilogy, We Can Remember It for You Wholesale, The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick

Series by Philip K. Dick

The Gregg science fiction series

3 books in order · 1965–1971

  1. Cover of The three stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

    The three stigmata of Palmer Eldritch

    1965 · Philip K. Dick

    The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch is a 1965 science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in…

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    Counter-clock world

    1967 · Philip K. Dick

    Counter-Clock World by Philip K. Dick builds on the concept of time reversal introduced in the story "Your Appointment Will Be Yesterday." In that…

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  3. Cover of The World Wreckers

    The World Wreckers

    1971 · Marion Zimmer Bradley

    The World Wreckers is a science fantasy novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley, part of her Darkover series. It was first published by Ace Books in 1971. The…

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VALIS trilogy

4 books in order · 1981–1982

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    Valis

    1981 · Philip K. Dick

    This 1981 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick was intended as the first book of a three-part series. Its title is an acronym for…

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    The Divine Invasion

    1981 · Philip K. Dick

    The Divine Invasion is a 1981 science fantasy novel by American writer Philip K. Dick, the second book in the gnostic VALIS trilogy. It takes place…

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  3. Cover of The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

    The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

    1982 · Philip K. Dick

    The final novel in a trilogy that also includes Valis and The Divine Invasion, this is an anguished, learned, and moving investigation of the…

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We Can Remember It for You Wholesale

7 books in order · 1954–1955

  1. Cover of Breakfast at Twilight

    Breakfast at Twilight

    1954 · Philip K. Dick

    "Breakfast at Twilight" is a science fiction short story by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was submitted to the Scott Meredith Literary Agency on…

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    Adjustment Team

    1954 · Philip K. Dick

    "Adjustment Team" is a 1954 science fiction novelette by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was first published in the magazine Orbit Science…

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  3. Human Is

    1955 · Philip K. Dick

    "Human Is" is a science fiction short story by Philip K. Dick, first published in Startling Stories in the Winter 1955 issue. The story follows a…

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  1. Beyond Lies the Wub

    Year unknown · Philip K. Dick

    Beyond Lies the Wub is a collection of science fiction stories by American writer Philip K. Dick. It was first published by Gollancz in 1988 and…

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  2. Cover of Second Variety (The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick, Vol. 3)
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    Days of Perky Pat (The Collected Stories of Philip K Dick)

    Year unknown · Philip K. Dick

    The Minority Report is a collection of science fiction stories by Philip K. Dick. It was published in 1991 by Gollancz and Citadel Twilight as a…

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  1. Cover of Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s

    Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s

    Year unknown · Philip K. Dick

    Known in his lifetime primarily to readers of science fiction, Philip K. Dick is now seen as a uniquely visionary figure, a writer who, in editor…

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    Philip K. Dick: Five Novels of the 1960s & 70s

    2008 · Jonathan Lethem

    Jonathan Lethem, editor "The most outré science fiction writer of the 20th century has finally entered the canon," exclaimed Wired Magazine upon The…

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  3. Cover of Philip K. Dick: VALIS and Later Novels

    Philip K. Dick: VALIS and Later Novels

    Year unknown · Philip K. Dick

    In 2007, Philip K. Dick: Four Novels of the 1960s became the fastest selling title in The Library of America's history. The 2008 companion volume,…

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Standalone books

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  3. Cover of Deus Irae
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  4. Cover of Flow my tears, the policeman said
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  5. Cover of Confessions of a Crap Artist
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  6. Cover of We can build you
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  7. Cover of A maze of death
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  10. Cover of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
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  12. Cover of Now Wait for Last Year
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  13. Cover of Lies, Inc
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  15. Cover of Dr. Bloodmoney
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  16. Cover of Martian Time-Slip
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  17. Cover of The penultimate truth
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  18. Cover of Clans of the Alphane Moon
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  19. Cover of The Simulacra
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  20. Cover of The Game-players of Titan
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  21. Cover of The Man in the High Castle
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  23. Cover of Dr. Futurity
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  24. Cover of Time out of joint
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  25. Cover of Eye in the sky
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  26. Cover of The Cosmic Puppets
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  27. Cover of The world Jones made
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  28. Cover of The Man Who Japed
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  29. Cover of The Minority Report
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  30. Cover of Solar Lottery
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  31. Cover of The Golden Man
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  32. Cover of The King of the Elves
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  33. Cover of Minority Report
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  34. Cover of Radio Free Albemuth
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  35. Cover of We can remember it for you wholesale
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  36. Cover of I hope I shall arrive soon
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  37. Cover of Humpty Dumpty in Oakland
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  38. Cover of The collected stories of Philip K. Dick
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  39. Cover of Paycheck

    Paycheck

    Year unknown

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  40. Cover of Gather yourselves together
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  41. Cover of The defenders
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Philip K. Dick written?

We list 59 books by Philip K. Dick across 5 series, published between 1953–2008 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Philip K. Dick's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The three stigmata of Palmer Eldritch.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.