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The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick
(Philip K. Dick)

Mutants and Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal
(Jeffrey J. Kripal)

Alan Moore: Storyteller
(Millidge Gary Spencer)

UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record
(Leslie Kean)

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Two Polymoog Improvisations
(Wendy Carlos)
Illusion of Free Will
(Thomas Newman)
Spear Waltz
(Michael Andrews)
Time Travel
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind -- The Conversation
(John Williams)
"The Exegisis of Philip K. Dick" by Jonathan Lethem
"The Exegisis of Philip K. Dick" by Jonathan Lethem
Interviewer(s): 
Jim Fleming
Steve Paulson
Anne Strainchamps
Guest(s): 
Jonathan Lethem
Jeffrey J Kripal
Leslie Kean
Gary Spencer Millidge
12.11.2011

In February and March of 1974, the legendary science-fiction author, Philip K. Dick, had a series of religious and visionary experiences.  He spent the remaining eight years of his life writing thousands of pages of notes to try to come to terms with the meaning of these strange events.  In this hour, we'll explore "The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick."   Also, "Mutants and Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal."

  1. Jonathan Lethem on "The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick"

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    Jonathan Lethem talks to Steve Paulson about "The Exegesis of Philip K. Dick."  The book is based on thousands of pages of notes and journal entries that the legendary science-fiction writer, Dick, kept after a series of visionary experiences.

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  2. Jeffrey J. Kripal on "Mutants and Mystics"

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    Jeffrey J. Kripal talks to Steve Paulson about his book,  "Mutants and Mystics: Science Fiction, Superhero Comics, and the Paranormal."

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  3. Gary Spencer Millidge on Alan Moore

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    Comic-book creator Gary Spencer Millidge talks to Anne Strainchamps about his book, "Alan Moore: Storyteller."  The book proiles one of the most influential creative forces in the history of comic books.

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  4. Leslie Kean on UFOs

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    Investigative journalist Leslie Kean talks to Jim Fleming about her book, "UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record."

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