TV series · 2017 · Channel 4
Is Electric Dreams based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Electric Dreams is based on the works Autofac by Philip K. Dick (1955) and Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Sales Pitch by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Human Is by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Impossible Planet by Philip K. Dick (1953) and The Commuter by Philip K. Dick (1953) and The Father-thing by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Foster, You're Dead! by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Hood Maker by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick (1953).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on Channel 4.
The book behind Electric Dreams
Autofac
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1955 · science fiction
Science fiction novelette by Philip K. Dick.
Exhibit Piece
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1954 · science fiction
Short story by Philip K. Dick.
The Impossible Planet
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1953 · science fiction
Short story by Philip K. Dick.
The Father-thing
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1954 · horror fiction
Short story by Philip K. Dick.
Foster, You're Dead!
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1955 · science fiction
Short story by Philip K. Dick.
The Hanging Stranger
by Philip K. Dick · first published 1953 · science fiction, horror fiction
Short story by Philip K. Dick.
Common questions
Is Electric Dreams based on a book?
Yes. Electric Dreams is based on the works Autofac by Philip K. Dick (1955) and Exhibit Piece by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Sales Pitch by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Human Is by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Impossible Planet by Philip K. Dick (1953) and The Commuter by Philip K. Dick (1953) and The Father-thing by Philip K. Dick (1954) and Foster, You're Dead! by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Hood Maker by Philip K. Dick (1955) and The Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick (1953).
Who wrote the book Electric Dreams is based on?
Autofac was written by Philip K. Dick and first published in 1955.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Autofac before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Philip K. Dick's books
- Blade Runner (film, 1982)
- Minority Report (film, 2002)
- Total Recall (film, 1990)
- The Adjustment Bureau (film, 2011)
- Next (film, 2007)
- The Man in the High Castle (TV, 2015)