Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Science Fiction

byronius

(7,843 posts)

4. PK Dick and Ellison have been my staples since high school.

Reply to OrwellwasRight (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 08:38 PM

5 hrs ago

I was in a band formed of people who all loved Dick. My attorney son has now read his entire catalog.

Ellison is my personal favorite. And I still love Heinlein very much.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Philip K. Dick [View all] OrwellwasRight 8 hrs ago OP

He was a major player in the Sci Fi expansion of the 50's through the 70's patphil 8 hrs ago #1

Put Ellison on your list. Heinlein predicted the world you are living in better than anyone alive or dead. Bernardo de La Paz 7 hrs ago #2

Your "Blech" author helped Dick -- a stranger -- when he was ill, and even loaned him money. rsdsharp 7 hrs ago #3

PK Dick and Ellison have been my staples since high school. byronius 5 hrs ago #4

If you use kindle, there's a great collection of 20 of his stories EverHopeful 5 hrs ago #5