Note: "This study of the work of the late, great science fiction writer, Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) by Lord RC covers each of Philip K. Dick's short stories and novels in chronological order. Much of the material in [this book] is compiled here for the first time in one volume. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in [PKD's] career as a writer from 1947 to 1982. For those interested in the movies based on PKD's work (Blade Runner, Paycheck, Total Recall, Minority Report and A Scanner Darkly, to name a few) there is much background information included." (Source: extract from back cover) "This book is not intended to be a biography but, rather, a literary chronology." (Source: Lord RC's introduction)