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The Simulacra

1964

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In a future society organized around a carefully managed political spectacle, musicians, officials, and outsiders become caught in overlapping schemes. Behind the public image of government lies a disturbing uncertainty about who—or what—actually holds power.

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Work history

  1. Mar-Aug 1963

    Composed Mar-Aug 1963

    Composition date or range from the canonical chronology.

  2. Aug 28, 1963

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Aug 28, 1963

  3. Aug 1964

    First published Aug 1964

    Simulacra · Ace Books

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  • Expanded fromNovelty ActNovelty Act was expanded into The Simulacra.