Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K
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.
First Edition Identification
Solar Lottery was first published in 1955, bound tête-bêche with The Big Jump by Leigh Bracket as one half of Ace Double D-103, featuring cover art by Ed Valigursky. The standard format edition of the novel wasn't published until 1959.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
At the request of his Ace Books editor, Dick cut six passages from the original manuscript of Solar Lottery. Meanwhile, the uncut manuscript was sold to UK publisher Rich and Cowan under the title World of Chance (1956). In addition to the six passages, the two texts differ considerably as World of Chance was severely copy-edited, including wholesale eliminations of adjectives.
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K. Dick
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- First
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- 1955
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Turner, Maine, USA
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New York: Ace Books, 1955. First. paperback. good/no DJ. Dick's first novel, this is not half of an Ace Double but a First edition printed in 1955. Good condition. Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K.
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- 1976
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Boston: Gregg Press, 1976. First Hardcover edition, Near Fine sans dust jacket as issued,. Boston: Gregg Press:, 1976. First Hardcover edition, Near Fine sans dust jacket as issued, 188 pp.<br/> One of 352 copies produced. Tips with very modest push else Fine indeed. Item Price
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SOLAR LOTTERY ..
by Dick, Philip K[indred]
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- Used - A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. This book is rarely found signed or inscribed by Dick. (15112)
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- 1976
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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. This book is rarely found signed or inscribed by Dick. (15112). Octavo, cloth. Signed by Dick on the title page. The author's first book. Text offset from that of the 1955 Ace edition. New introduction… Read more about this item Item Price
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Solar Lottery(Gregg Press Science Fiction Series)
by Dick, Philip K.
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- 1976
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Boston: Gregg Press, 1976. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo., 255pp. Beautiful Later Printing, of this First Edition Thus of Dick's first novel, with a new introduction by Thomas M. Disch. Off-set from the original Ace Paperback Edition. Bound in green cloth with titles in gilt upon a red spine label. Frontis illustration by Richard Powers. Square… Read more about this item Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K.
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- 1992
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New York: Collier, 1992. First printing, Trade paperback, Near Fine,. Edward Soyka. New York: Collier:, 1992. First printing, Trade paperback, Near Fine, 200 pp.<br/> Cover artwork by: Edward Soyka Just a touch of edgewear and light rubbing on this uncommon edition. Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K. Dick
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- 1972
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Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, GBR
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Arrow, 1972. . Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Book . Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 192 pages. Item Type: Book. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Previous owner's inscription in ink. Shipped Weight: Under 250 grams. Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy; . ISBN: 009905700X. ISBN/EAN: 9780099057000.… Read more about this item Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K.
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A first printing of the first single book printing of the author's first novel. A nice copy with a couple spine reading creases. Item Price
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Solar Lottery [World of Chance]
by Dick, Philip K
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- 1972
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Castlemaine, Victoria, AUS
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London: Arrow Books, 1972 12mo. original printed paper wraps (slightly rubbed & marked, prev. owner's name to first page); pp. 192. A very good copy. . Reprint. Soft Cover. VG+. Item Price
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Solar Lottery (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
by Dick, Philip K
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K Dick
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- 1968
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
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Solar Lottery by Philip K Dick, Ace G-718, 1968, third printing. Cover art by Jack Gaughan. Bright and tight; slight spine slant; light wear to the spine edge. Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K. Dick
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- 1979
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Stockton, California, USA
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London: Arrow Books, 1979. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Lightly worn. Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K Dick
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- 1972
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Controls and Conflicts in Welsh Secondary Education 1889-1944
by Gareth Jones
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- 1982
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University of Wales Press, 1982. Hardcover. Used: Acceptable. Hardback with dustjacket - 1982 - clean condition, exlibrary 0-7083-0814-7. ISBN 0708308147. Item Price
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Solar Lottery (A Collier Nucleus Science Fiction Classic)
by Philip K. Dick
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- 1992-08
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Solar Lottery
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Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K.
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- 1990
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K. Dick
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Solar Lottery
by Dick, Philip K.
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- 1990
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Arrow Legend Paperbacks, 1990. paperback / softback. vg+. 1st Legend 1990 edition paperback book. vg+ condition. In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Item Price
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SOLAR LOTTERY
by Dick, Philip K[indred]
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- Used - A fine copy without dust jacket as issued. (16996)
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- First U.S. hardcover edition, first printing. 352 copies printed
- Published
- 1976
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Laurel, Maryland, USA
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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… Read more about this item Item Price
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Solar Lottery
by Philip K. Dick
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- 2012-08-14
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HOUSTON, Texas, USA
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