The World Jones Made
Early post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick, originally printed in 1956. Published by Ace Books as an Ace Double D-150 ($0.35), bound with Agent of the Unknown by Margaret St. Clair.
Signed by Dick on the title page. Part of a group of titles that PKD signed for a collector at the 1972 World Science Fiction Convention in Los Angeles, in one of his rare convention appearances.
Softcover. First Edition, Paperback Original. New York: Ace, 1956. Levack 48a. #10869.
Sharp near fine copy. Has a slight nick to one corner on rear cover and some pinpoint wear. Binding is straight and tight.with minor wear along spine.
The World Jones Made is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Earth is governed by a Federal World Government (Fedgov) following the collapse of major nations after a devastating nuclear war. Laws are based on a political orthodoxy known as “Relativism,” which says that people can believe whatever they want as long they don’t push those beliefs on others. Recreational sex and drug consumption are also endorsed by law. Dissidents of Relativism are sent to labor camps. Floyd Jones, a charismatic precog with the ability to see up to one year into the future, rises to power and overthrows Fedgov to become a world dictator. Fun and entertaining early PKD novel that explores questions of predestination and free will.