Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

Philip K. Dick - Beyond Lies The Wub: Volume One Of The Collected Stories: The Collected Short Stories 1 (Collected Short Stories of Philip K. Dick)

Reviews
 

A good selection of his short stories. If you are like me and prefer the "older" style of SF, then this is for you.
Martin D

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A few good stories in this book but too many leave you thinking that you have no idea what the author was trying to convey
PB Durham

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These are the first stories I have encountered of Philip K Dick. The book is a mix of the bizarre, strange, and exciting. After you're finished you will definitely look at reality a bit differently. Or maybe your reality will be a bit more real. Or at least you'll see dogs, shoes, and butterflies in a new light.

Supposedly these were all written by Philip in his early 20's, which is quite impressive. I've already purchased the other 4 volumes.

Sean Gainford

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As already pointed out, the stories here are a varied bunch. As they were all written in the '50s some are little more than dated sci-fi and even fantasy. However, wading through the masses of material here there are enough fantastic gems to make you read on and arguably none of the stories are without any merit. Although probably for big fans of Philip K. Dick more than your average reader, through reading the collection a cluster of great themes and ideas emerge which make the whole thing worthwhile. Don't expect too much and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Good fun.
Andrew

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Just the compendium to dip into when you want your reality twisted a little. I found it a good collection, some experimental stuff, other stories have a more familiar structure. Full marks for the only story I have read where the protagonist is the only character and is in fact a spaceship, fly on 'Mr Spaceship'

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