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Author | Philip K. Dick |
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Illustrator | Emsh |
Cover artist | Emsh |
Language | English |
Genre | Science fiction |
Publisher | Ace Books |
Publication date | 1964 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
Pages | 192 |
The Simulacra is a 1964 science fiction novel by American writer Philip K. Dick. The novel portrays a future totalitarian society apparently dominated by a matriarch, Nicole Thibodeaux. It revolves around the themes of reality and illusionary beliefs, as do many of Dick's works. Additionally, it touches on Nazi ideology.