Description: I have a very large collection of books spanning many topics. A massive gathering of Philip K Dick titles and editions, as well as fine press, signed limited editions, modern firsts, radical movement and conceptual art items. I encourage you to browse my store and categories for a wide range of unique, quality offerings. THIS IS A PHOTOCOPY of a typewritten, hand-signed letter from the science fiction author Philip K. Dick, addressed to "Dear Claudia ". Dated March 4, 1975. The letter is single-spaced spanning 2 pages. There are 92 typewritten lines plus the handwritten signature: Love Phil, with the arrow/heart penned also. The letter has been reprinted in "The Selected Letters of Philip K. Dick 1975" [Underwood-Miller 1991, pp. 129-31]. Not only does this PHOTOCOPY show his signature, but it also shows editing after the fact in the form of corrections for punctuation and spacing. Additionally, this has a typed P.S. and handwritten PPS that were NOT included in the book. Why Underwood/Miller didn't at least include the typed PS, I have no idea. In this letter, Phil quotes 3 passages from SFS written by Jameson. He considers Jameson to be brilliant in his criticism of his work, with Jameson 'alluding that somehow language is a set in which salvation can overcome the evil of physical power'. Phil begins to draw parallels between the Greek Plays at the time of the theater in Athens, where they were chanted and sung, to the Prose of modern times. He really gets to the meat of it at the end, when he writes: 'General Semantics, is totally insane. Words are real – if coupled with something else. They are signals. Like when you see a red light along the road. It is real, but it refers to something, a context. But to say, That red light is an illusion, is to deny the reality of the context as well: and the power of that context to give or take life.' The pages are preserved in an acid-free archival bag, each facing out with an acid-free backing board between them, making each page readable without having to remove and handle them. For more information on the recipient of these letters, and their importance, please feel free to contact me. I will happily answer any further questions. Making offers: I certainly can appreciate wanting a better deal, and I've made offers myself on my own purchases. To be up front, if and when you make an offer, I will automatically reject crazy low "give it away" offers. Best not to waste our time. With a more reasonable offer, I will review current pricing for other comparable items out there and either accept, counter or decline submitted offer. If in that review, I find my pricing is already LOW and outdated, I may then increase the price to bring more in line with other offerings. I spend a lot of time sourcing the best offerings, preparing the listings with images and clear descriptions, and price fairly in MOST cases. I remain grateful to all who consider my offerings, and I look forward to serving your needs respectfully and with success. Shipping: International buyers -- I utilize the eBay Global Shipping Program, having found it quite stable. US buyers -- I utilize USPS, shipping by your chosen service. If you desire a different shipping method, please contact first. I've packed books securely for 3 decades and will take great care with your order. Economy shipping will be via USPS first class, media or parcel post depending on final weight and item. Securely protected. Priority mail will ship in a medium flat rate envelope or different box depending on your selection, securely protected.ANY overage on the highest priority shipping charge (boxed) will be credited after shipping. Insurance will be an additional charge if desired. Typically, I will ship within 72hrs of payment, striving for closer to 48hrs. Will gladly ship faster if we connect in advance so I can make arrangements. Will combine multiple orders to save on shipping. eBay may assess sales tax based on the state requirements for where you reside. This is not something in my control, nor do I handle that in any way. Thank you for considering this offering! :-))
Price: 20 USD
Location: Oxnard, California
End Time: 2024-09-16T17:24:47.000Z
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Book Title: FACSIMILE Signed Letter Philip K Dick
Signed: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Subject: Science Fiction
Modified Item: No
Edition: Photocopy
Vintage: No
Format: PHOTOCOPY 2 page typed letter
Language: English
Special Attributes: Facsimile photocopy
Author: Philip K Dick
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Spirituality, Letters, Correspondence, Weird Fiction, Speculative Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Death, Linguistics, Science, Reality, Life, VALIS, Exegesis, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Psychology, Religion, Hallucination, Science Fiction Studies, Dimensions, Communication, Evil, Language, Realism, Nominalism, Sanity
Number of Pages: 2
