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We Can Build YouNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel1972
About robots and identity, set in our world.
“Written in 1962 as The First in Our Family, it remained unpublished until appearing in serial form as A. Lincoln, Simulacrum in the November 1969 and January 1970 issues of Amazing Stories magazine, re-titled by editor Ted White.”
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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in our world.
Richard ForthrastSeries
series2 books2011
Set in our world and virtual world.
“The sequel Fall; or, Dodge in Hell shifts registers entirely, following Richard's digitally preserved mind after death into an afterlife simulation built from his scanned brain.”
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Down and Out in the Magic KingdomNovel
Cory Doctorowstandalone novel2003
Science fiction, about virtual reality, set in north america and near future.
The Dream MasterNovel
Roger Zelaznystandalone novel1966
About psychic powers and identity, set in our world.
“Zelazny's original title was The Ides of Octember.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and faith and religion.