The Man in the High Castle by Dick, First Edition (27 results)

First edition of Philip K. Dick's Hugo Award-winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Bodly signed by Philip K. Dick on the front free endpaper. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Jacket design by Robert Galster. Photograph by Arthur Knight. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Rare and desirable signed. â Philip K. Dick succeeded in creating a plausible imaginary world in which Americans are obliged to squirm with embarrassment, resentment and remorse; they bear the full weight of cultural oppression which has been borne in our time-stream by so many of the worldâ s other peoplesâ ¦ The novel questions our whole notion of â reality,â showing how frail the consensus can beâ ¦ It is probably Dickâ s best work, and the most memorable alternative world tale, or fantasia of historical possibility, ever writtenâ (Science Fiction 100 Best, 93-94). â The single most resonant and carefully imagined book of Dickâ s careerâ ¦ One of Americaâ s enduring expressionist novels of alienation and disillusionment, whose environs are no more far-fetched than the West Egg mansion of an ersatz millionaireâ (New York Times). Winner of the 1963 Hugo Award for Best Novel. It is the basis for the successful series produced by Amazon Studios starring Alexa Davalos and Rupert Evans.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Philip K. Dick (1962) The Man in the High Castle , US first edition, first printing, published by Putnam. With three original letters by PKD addressed to Patricia Warrick, academic of sci-fi, who wrote Mind in Motion: the Fiction of Philip K. Dick (1987). In the letters Dick reveals why the title The Man in the High Castle was chosen along further symbols within the novel. Accompanied by copies of Warrick s correspondence with Dick. Condition of the book: fine in near fine dj. Clean throughout; no previous owner s scribbles, no bookplates, no stamps. Boards clean and not bumped. Lettering on the spine and front panel vibrant, NOT rubbed out. Top stain unfaded. Dj is clean with the slightest of edge wear as shown. Not price clipped displaying the correct USD 3.95 underneath TMITHC. Inner spine not darkened. A touch fade of the red colour of the Japanese battle flag on the spine. However, far less than common. A dream copy. The letters: three original typed letters by PKD, addressed to Patricia Warrick with their corresponding mailing envelopes; and three copies of letters by Patricia Warrick addressed to Dick. Great content in which Dick and Warrick discuss TMITHC as well as Dick s Philosophy and hidden meaning of featured names. The content of all three original letters has been published in The Selected Letters of Philip K. Dick Volume Five 1977 1979″ In letter one, dated 8 October 1977, Dick reveals that High Castle is a historical fortress revered by Bohemians because of the role it played in the 30-Years War [1618-1648]. The High Castle became a symbol of the centre of religious and political freedom against the autocratic Catholic Hapsburgs. The title of Dick s novel is a symbol of Abendsen s revolt against the tyranny of the Nazis. Dick further explains that the protagonist s name Abendsen , symbolically opposes the Nazi Reich which is essentially an Eastern Power. Dick further explains how he researched the Nazi cult of castles where young SS officers were trained. Lastly, the title was chosen in an ironic way as Abendsen does not live in a castle-like structure as it is only a rumour much like the sci-fi writer Bob Heinlein. Signed in full as Philip K. Dick in black ink. In near fine condition with minimal handling signs and usual two central folds to fit the envelope. In letter two, dated 27 October 1977, He reveals a further layer in the name choice Abendsen , but refutes the idea of Yang of Taoism in his 1961 thought process. Dick explains that he is Zoroastrian in his theology believing in the Gnostic duality that the world has been created by an evil deity which is being overthrown by a wise mind. He then mentions that he finally met Robert Heinlein in person, but did not get along with his wife. Signed with Phil with a handwritten postscript at the bottom P.S. enclosed is a snapshot of me, with a German friend, taken at Metz. I am the Bearded One. What do you look like, pray tell? I am eternally curious. In near fine condition with light creases and usual central folds to fit the envelope. In letter three, dated 18 Nov 1977, Dick responds to seeing Patricia s photo with May I buy you a drink? He further explains why he believes in the Gnostic duality. Then he provides more information on the SS castle system, and explains that his interest in the Naziz derives from WWII and him majoring in German at high school. He also admired German culture and wanted to understand it better by learning the language. He reveals that every novel is a crisis for him as he worries that he would not be able to finish it. Signed with Phil . In near fine condition. Three copies of Warrick s correspondence are included with the questions she had for Dick, and also showing her wit. Both also start to beome personal in their letters. Prof Warrick and Philip K. Dick would correspond very frequently until his death. TMITHC won Philip K. Dick his only Hugo Award in 1963. First and Fine. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. SIGNED by Philip K. Dick. Jacket presents very well with trace wear and light marks along the vertical edge of the rear flap. The red sun ray design is lightly faded where it wraps around to the spine. The book has a 3/16" x 3/4" comet shaped ding to the cloth on the rear board, a 3/16" vertical dent in the top rear board edge, and slight wear/fading of the cloth boards. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with Code "D 36" found at base of page 239. A beautiful dustjacket that is vibrant in color, with minor wear to the spine. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket has the $3.95 price present on front flap with light wear to the panels. The book is in excellent shape and appears to be unread. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean, with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a lovely copy of this true first edition in collector's condition. We buy Philip K. Dick First Editions.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Pen marking on FEP. First Edition, First Printing with Code "D 36" found at base of page 239. , Original First Issue dust jacket with the $3.95 price present on the top corner of front flap with 1062 date on the bottom.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. "The Man in the High Castle" by Philip K. Dick New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, [1962]. First edition, with "D36" at the base of page 239. Octavo. 239 pages. Publisher's black cloth, lettered in red. Top edge stained yellow, in original dust jacket. Housed in custom clamshell case. A fine copy in nearly fine dust jacket with light wear, rubs and creasing, including slight loss at the corner tips. Very good overall. Winner of the 1963 Hugo award for best novel. Currey p. 157.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Publisher's black cloth binding with titles stamped in red, with a very vivid yellow topstain; D36 date code to rear gutter. Near Fine with light shelf wear, small bump to top edge of upper board, pages toned. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with very light rubbing, light toning and a small nick to the crown of the spine. A lovely copy, uncommon in such a nice condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing. This First Issue dustjacket is rich in color with light wear to the edges. This ORIGINAL dustjacket has the $3.95 printed price present on front flap. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with minor wear to the boards. The pages are clean, with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A sharp copy of this true first edition with Code "D 36" found at base of page 239. We buy Philip K. Dick First Editions.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A critical contributor to the literary arts of the Sixties, Philip K. Dick is the most complicated and - when he was on form - farsighted science fiction writer. This is generally acknowledged to be Dick s most important work although many of his books have been hugely influential. This is an excellent copy of the first edition (Putnam, 1962) in a price clipped dust wrapper which has some minor internal repairs but which presents beautifully.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing Near fine book with a beautiful near fine dust jacket. Correct first edition demonstrated by $3.95 on the inside flap of the dust jacket, the code of 1062 on the inside dust jacket flap and the D36 code in the gutter of page 239. No other dates indicated on the copyright page. The book is in near fine clean condition with black boards, with vibrant red titles to front and spine. The book has sharp corners, very very slight edge bump, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. Yellow top stain applied by publisher to top of page block. The end papers have No owner names, No inscriptions, and No bookplates. The internal pages are clean, bright and flat with No handling marks, No stains, No foxing and No bent pages. Beautiful book internally appearing as unread! Please see detailed images. The original first edition jacket has benefited from some very slight restoration to the spine tips by an expert conservator and as such presents in near fine condition. The jacket still maintains its strong vibrant colors and has no other edgewear, no chips, no tears, no fading and no foxing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of $3.95. The jacket has the code 1062 on the inside flap. Please see the many detailed images. A very handsome example of this classic rare book that presents nicely on the shelf. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for other SciFi listings.

From the Bart Auerbach Collection. 8vo, Original black cloth, lettered in red; pictorial dust jacket. First edition, first printing of the author's Hugo Award winning alternative history novel. "It is probably Dick's best work, and the most memorable alternative world tale, or fantasia of historical possibility, ever written" - Pringle, 'Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels, 37; Currey, p. 157. Small rubber stamp of the Wissners Library on front pastedown. With D36 code on p. 239. (BA). Slightest wear to jacket at top of spine and fore-corner tips, light spotting on front, upper corner of front inside flap price clipped, essentially a fine copy.

Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. 239pp. Publisher's black cloth binding with titles stamped in red, yellow topstain; D36 date code to rear gutter. Very Good+ with light edge wear, slight lean to spine. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with toning, rubbing and edge wear, and minor loss at foot. A nice copy. The classic sci-fi/alternative history novel of an America divvied up into four parts by Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany. It inspired a TV series that ran from 2015-2019.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Very Good with a small stain on the top edge of the page block and paperclip indent on page 235 in a Good bright jacket with $3.95 price. 1st Printing. The jacket has Some light rubbing and a short closed tear near bottom spine and small chips at edges.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with Code "D 36" found at base of page 239. A has good vibrant in color, no light fading with a watermark on front cover dust jacket. This ORIGINAL First Issue dustjacket has the $3.95 price present on front flap with light wear to the panels. This book looks like it has never been read. Its binding is firm, showing no signs of cocking or leaning, and the covers are sharp and intact. The pages inside are remarkably clean, free from any writing, marks, or bookplates.

hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. First. A near fine first edition in a near fine dust jacket, with first edition code D36 on page 239. Housed in a slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine +. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine +. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING.Text bright and clean; book near fine +, DJ near fine+, book tight; 1st edition as evidenced by D36 on pg. 239; original price ot $3.95 on DJ, pages are NOT tanned or browned.Faint glue residue top of DJ flap where sticker probably removed.Very slight wear to DJ edges and front DJ cover slightly rubbed.Not a book club (BC)copy. No previous owner name, not ex library, not a remainder. Shelf 298 .

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). SF novel, winner of the1953 Hugo Award for Best Novel and made into a 2015 television series. In Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 37. First printing with code D36 at bottom of page 239, priced $3.95. See Levack: PKD: A Philip K. Dick Bibliography: Revised Edition (1988) 23a (p.42). Previous owners name and address on small label affixed to top corner of front free endpaper, else a fine copy in a VG dustjacket with edge wear.

Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Publisher's black cloth binding with titles stamped in red, yellow topstain; D36 date code to rear gutter. Near fine with light edge wear, toning to pages. In a Very Good unclipped dust jacket with toning, rubbing and edge wear, short closed tear with associated creasing to the top edge of the rear panel at the flap fold and top of front spine fold onto front panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine +. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING.Text bright and clean; book near fine +, DJ near fine, book tight; 1st edition as evidenced by D36 on pg. 239; original price ot $3.95 on DJ, pages NOT tanned.Top front corner of book creased half inch. DJ has production defect where dye is on reverse of DJ flaps and has slightly bled through to front of both DJ flaps, resulting in two inch streak of slightly dark spotting to front flap and half inch streak to back flap.Not a book club (BC)copy. No previous owner name, not ex library, not a remainder. Shelf 298 .

First Edition. THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE, Putnam, 1962, first edition, some off-setting to the paste-downs from the publishers choice of glue and paper during production as well as a bit of off-setting to the end-papers no doubt due to the dust-wrapper flaps, else a vg+/near fine copy in a vg+ color pictorial dust-wrapper with some wear and tear. A HUGO winning novel concerning an alternate history.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. In excellent condition despite age. First printing, includes the code D36 on bottom of p. 236. Very tight binding, suspect it has never been read. No markings within. Light stains on cover of front panel. Very light shelf wear on bottom of spine. Paper jacket has a tear on part of the spine and light chipping around the edges. In a protective mylar jacket. Additional care will be used when packaging this item for shipping. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there are any questions about this listing.

Jacket Design by Robert Galster (illustrator). First edition. Very good, slight cant to spine, very moderate damping stains to bottom edge and bottom perimeter of boards, lightest rubbing to bottom edge and corners, lightest soiling to bottom of free end papers, lightest soiling to boards otherwise; strong sound binding, clean interior text, and very nice copy. Very good, sun-faded spine with mild rubbing and chipping at ends, light wear to seams, well worn jacket all around with moderate spotting throughout, flaps have 1/4" damping stain, interior shows water damage; shape and color maintained, full and sharp jacket. Hardcover 8vo black boards with red lettering in an illustrated dust jacket, 239 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION FIRST PRINTING. Shelf 298 Text bright and clean;book near fine, book tight; 1st edition as evidenced by D36 on pg. 239; paper very lightly tanned, very light trace of blue ink across top edge about a quarter inch long; DJ is VG and is covered by mylar and has a bit of very light tanning at very top edge, a bit of light rubbing/wear to edges with some wrinkling along top quarter inch and bottom quarter inch; three closed tears along top at creases of one inch,one inch, and a quarter inch and a chip of one inch by a quarter inch at top.One inch of tape on reverse of DJ at top of spine panel.Not a book club (BC)copy. No previous owner name, not ex library, not a remainder.

Hardcover. First edition (& 1st printing). SF novel, winner of the1953 Hugo Award for Best Novel and made into a 2015 television series. In Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 37. First printing with code D36 at bottom of page 239, priced $3.95. See Levack: PKD: A Philip K. Dick Bibliography: Revised Edition (1988) 23a (p.42). Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown, else a fine copy in a good dustjacket with shallow chipping along top spine edge and one (4cm) closed tear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good, price clipped. First edition. Octavo (standard size). First edition, first state. First state dust jacket. Code "D 36" found at left bottom of page 239. Slight wear to edges and corners of boards. more so to price clipped dust jacket. Dj has Several closed tears at edges and scuffing to covers, but still striking and attractive. Edge of pricing still visible on dj corner. Slight stain on top edge of text block. Some scuffing to top edge of boards and top to rear corner of rear board. Perhaps the best known of Dick's novels, and one of his best. A classic of 20th c. science fiction.

A first edition, first printing published by Gollancz in 1975 - published originally in the USA in 1962. A near fine book with spotting more so to the top edge - no inscriptions in a near fine unclipped wrapper. Philip K. Dick's "The Man in the High Castle" has left a profound cultural impact since its publication in 1962. As a pioneering work of alternate history science fiction, the novel challenged conventional historical narratives by presenting a world in which the Axis Powers emerged victorious in World War II. This imaginative exploration of a divergent historical path not only earned critical acclaim but also contributed to the popularisation of alternate history as a literary sub-genre. Dick's work initiated a broader discourse on the "what if" scenarios of history, inspiring subsequent writers to engage with counterfactual storytelling. Beyond literature, the novel's influence extended to popular culture through a 2015 television adaptation, fostering broader interest in alternate history themes. It prompted discussions about totalitarianism, propaganda, and resistance, making it relevant in a time of political uncertainty during the Cold War. In sum, "The Man in the High Castle" stands as a pivotal cultural touchstone that continues to shape discussions on history, fiction, and the human condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good/VG+. 1st Edition. VG-VG+/VG-VG+, ex-library/first edition with Book club edition jacket. Foxing on top and side page block, dusting on bottom page block, foxing and tanning on gutter and front free end paper, pages are lightly tanned, this is an EX-LIBRARY copy with usual markings and wear, Jacket is VG, rubbing on corner points and top and bottom spine edges, creasing and edge wear on side edge at wrap around, back inside jacket flap is tanned with slight foxing at wrap around edge, spine of jacket is tanned. Binding has shelf wear and light rubbing on lower spine and bottom left corner near spine. Bargain priced first edition. Copy of Dick's death certificate included. All book jackets in mylar wraps.