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Book SynopsisFrom his earliest stories, Philip K. Dick''s science fiction had strong religious and philosophical themes. In Pink Beams of Light from the God in the Gutter, Gabriel McKee gives an overview of Dick''s religious experiences and his attempts at communicating them in published works, drawing on Dick''s fiction as well as his private journals and personal correspondence.
Trade ReviewAn intriguing, scholarly, and highly recommended discussion evolves in Pink Beams. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *
An intriguing, scholarly, and highly recommended discussion evolves in Pink Beams. * Wisconsin Bookwatch *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface: On Religion and Science Fiction Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Anamnesis, 1 Corinthians, and Rocket Ships: Philip K. Dick as Religious Philosopher Chapter 4 "A Scanner Darkly:" Dick as a Christian Theologian Chapter 5 Infinity, Play Again: The Nature and Importance of Dick's Religious Speculations Chapter 6 Appendix: Biographical Notes on Philip K. Dick Chapter 7 Works Cited Chapter 8 Index
