Philip K. Dick

Philip Kindred Dick (16 December 1928 ? 2 March 1982), often known by his initials PKD, and sometimes by the pen name Richard Phillips, was an American science fiction writer and novelist who changed the genre profoundly. Though hailed during his lifetime by peers such as Stanis?aw Lem, Dick received little public recognition until after his death, when several popular film adaptations of his novels introduced him to a larger audience. His work is now some of the most popular in science fiction, and Dick has gained both general acclaim and critical respect.

Marriages and children

Dick married five times, and had two daughters and a son. The first four ended in divorce; the last in his death.

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• May 1948, to Jeanette Marlin (lasted six months)
• June 1950, to Kleo Apostolides (divorced 1958)
• 1958, to Anne Williams Rubinstein (children: Laura Archer, born 26 February 1960) (divorced 1964)
• 1966 or 1967 (sources conflict), to Nancy Hackett (children: Isolde, usually called "Isa") (divorced 1970)
• 18 april 1973, to Tessa Busby (children: Christopher)

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