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The golden man

by Philip K. Dick

In a post-apocalyptic world where mutants are hunted by a government organisation, a golden-skinned mutant named Cris uses his power of foresight to survive. His evasion of capture raises questions about the future of human evolution.

Accession 8938 ISBN — Publisher Methuen & Co.
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