Vulcan's Hammer
Vulcan's Hammer is a dystopian work by Philip K. Dick, published in 1960. The Dystopia Index files it under techno-dystopia, tracing documented themes of AI and automation. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Philip K. Dick |
|---|---|
| First published | 1960 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781400030125 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Vulcan's Hammer is a 1960s dystopia by Philip K. Dick. It is first published in United States and originally written in American English. Within this directory it sits among techno-dystopia, surfacing AI and automation. Library catalogues index it under subjects including artificial intelligence, fiction, fiction in english, american science fiction, dystopias, and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 175 pages, has been issued by HarperCollins, and carries ISBN 9781400030125. 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 Vulcan's Hammer published?
Vulcan's Hammer was first published in 1960.
Who wrote Vulcan's Hammer?
Vulcan's Hammer was written by Philip K. Dick.
What kind of dystopia is Vulcan's Hammer?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Techno-dystopia, with themes of AI and automation. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Vulcan's Hammer?
A catalogued edition of Vulcan's Hammer carries ISBN-13 9781400030125.
