Counterfeit Worlds: Philip K. Dick on Film - Softcover

Robb, Brian J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840239689 ISBN 13: 9781840239683

Publisher: Titan Books, 2006

Synopsis

From Blade Runner to the forthcoming A Scanner Darkly (starring Keanu Reeves), via Total Recall, Screamers, Impostor, Paycheck and Tom Cruise in Minority Report, the legacy of science fiction writer Philip K. Dick has revolutionised Hollywood. Counterfeit Worlds is the definitive history of all the adaptations of Dick's work, not only the films but also TV series, radio plays, even operas and computer games. Beginning with a concise biography of Dick, acclaimed writer Brian J. Robb looks at the evolution and production of each project in depth, along the way uncovering a wealth of new information, including the stories behind the fascinating unmade film Ubik (with a screenplay by Dick himself), and the stillborn sequels to Total Recall and the legendary Blade Runner.

About this title

About the Author:

Brian J. Robb is a film critic and author of books on Brad Pitt and River Phoenix, as well as a bestselling biography of Johnny Depp, and a guide to the films of Ridley Scott. He is currently editor of the science fiction magazine Dreamwatch.

Review:

Counterfeit Worlds is an extensively researched, well-written account of the man, his life and his afterlife. '4/5 Stars' -- SFX Magazine, September, 2006

About this edition

• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1840239689
• ISBN 13: 9781840239683
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320