A Scanner Darkly
A Scanner Darkly is a dystopian work by Philip K. Dick, published in 1977. The Dystopia Index files it under totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of propaganda. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Philip K. Dick |
|---|---|
| First published | 1977 |
| ISBN-13 | 9788445007310 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
A Scanner Darkly is a 1970s dystopia by Philip K. Dick. It is first published in United States and originally written in American English. Within this directory it sits among totalitarian control, surfacing propaganda. Library catalogues index it under subjects including detective and mystery stories, drug abuse, fiction, fiction in english, narcotic habit, and science fiction. The edition on file runs about 307 pages, has been issued by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and carries ISBN 9788445007310. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was A Scanner Darkly published?
A Scanner Darkly was first published in 1977.
Who wrote A Scanner Darkly?
A Scanner Darkly was written by Philip K. Dick.
What kind of dystopia is A Scanner Darkly?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Totalitarian, with themes of Propaganda. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of A Scanner Darkly?
A catalogued edition of A Scanner Darkly carries ISBN-13 9788445007310.
