I have a fairly ridiculous amount of non-fiction books by and about Philip K. Dick (essays, bibliographies, critical studies, etc.); I think just shy of three linear feet. But this, which came out in 2016 bearing blurbs from Tim Powers and James P. Blaylock, escaped my attention until this signed copy popped up on eBay at quite a modest price.
(Dick, Philip K.) Maer Wilson. The Other Side of Philip K. Dick: A Tale of Two Friends. No publisher listed (but Amazon lists CreateSpace), 2016. First edition trade paperback original (stated; it has a POD barcode on the last page), a Fine copy, inscribed by Wilson: “To Karl,/Thanks so much for/your support! I/hope you enjoy The/Phil I Knew./Happy Reading/Maer Wilson/[squiggle]/ 8/27/16”. Biography of Dick from someone who knew him for the last decade of his life. Introduction by Tim Powers. Bought off eBay for $16.99, which I think is only a buck or two more than what it goes for on Amazon (I’m not seeing a price on the book).
Tags: biography, Philip K. Dick, reference works, Science Fiction, Tim Powers