Another of Dick's novels to be madeMany of Philip K. Dick's novels have been adapted to the big screen. Starting in 1982 with Dick's 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, the film name was changed to Blade Runner, which was directed by Ridley Scott and star Harrison Ford. Since Blade Runner was such a success other of Dick's novels found their way onto the Hollywood lots. Total Recall, Minority Report, A Scanner Darkly, Paycheck and Imposter are just a few of the movies that were adapted.
Halcyon Co. picked up first-look rights to sci-fi author Philip K. Dick's estate in 2007, they have selected his 1974 novel Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said as the first film they wish to adapt for the screen. Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said is about a genetically enhanced pop singer and television star who loses his identity overnight. The story is set in a futuristic dystopia, where America has become a police state after a Second Civil War. The novel was awarded first prize in the John W. Campbell Awards for the best science fiction novel of the year in 1975. It was also nominated for a Nebula Award in 1974 and a Hugo Award in 1975.
Looking over at my bookshelf, I see two novels that have been adapted in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and A Scanner Darkly. Atop of those are many of Dick's works that are fantastic reads, some are my favourite books like Martian Time-Slip, and Ubik. Joining those good reads are Dr. Bloodmoney, The Man In The High Castle and The Simulacra but for some reason I don't own or have never read Flow My Tears. The idea of viewing a Dick novel before I read it is exciting. Have high hopes for this movie.
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Never read any of his novels, but I've seen and own A Scanner Darkly, which is a strange, but good movie. I might have to check out his books one of these days.
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