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SOLAR LOTTERY

by Dick, Philip K[indred]

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Boston: Gregg Press, 1976. First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed. A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (16996). Octavo, cloth. The author's first book. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction by Thomas M. Disch. "Political power in the 23rd century is conferred by random selection - but in reality this is all a front for the true powers that be. A complex and heartening tale of breakout from an oppressive system. Its the author's first novel, and the start of an important sf career. - Pringle, The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction, second edition (1995), p. 333. Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-334.

Synopsis

Solar Lottery is the first published novel by Philip K. Dick, an American science-fiction writer. Many of Dick's works have been adapted into popular movies, including Blade Runner and Minority Report, making him one Hollywood’s most prolific writers to boot.  The Solar Lottery contains many of the themes present in Dick's later work, specifically the psychological struggles of characters trapped in illusory environments. Set in 2203 in a world dominated by logic and numbers, a computerized lottery chooses the Quizmaster, leader of the world government, at random. The element of randomization serves as a form of social control: nobody — in theory, at least — has advantage over another in becoming the next Quizmaster.

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Bookseller
John W. Knott, Jr., Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
16996
Title
SOLAR LOTTERY
Author
Dick, Philip K[indred]
Book Condition
Used - A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (16996)
Quantity Available
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Edition
First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Gregg Press
Place of Publication
Boston
Date Published
1976
Keywords
SF

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