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Debuted by Ace Books as part of Ace Double D-193, this early Philip K. Dick novel blends speculative ideas with humor. The story begins with a statue’s unconventional decapitation, setting the tone for a series of practical jokes that explore recurring motifs of his oeuvre. Though lesser‑known, the book introduces concepts that would later surface throughout Dick’s career.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Philip K. Dick
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