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by Philip K. Dick

Set in the contemporary world, this semi-autobiographical novel follows protagonist Horselover Fat on a theological quest initiated by a vision of pink laser light. The narrative explores Gnostic philosophy and the nature of human consciousness and divinity.

Accession 8855 ISBN 0553141562 Publisher Bantam Press
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