Dick, Philip K(indred) 1928–

Dick is an American science fiction novelist, author of short stories, and screenwriter. His interest in music and sociology and his fear of radical political trends are thematically reflected in his work. He has stated that his major philosophical concern, an attempt to define reality, is manifested in his literary exploration of varying states of consciousness. The Man in the High Castle won the 1963 Hugo Award for best novel. He has collaborated with Roger Zelazny on the novel Deus Irae. (See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 49-52.)