Martian Time-Slip (1964) Signed First Edition Reference

Martian Time-Slip is set on a colonized Mars where the experience of time is subjective and unstable. An autistic boy may hold the key to time manipulation, and various factions — including labor unions, the UN, and independent colonists — compete for control. Published in 1964 by Ballantine Books, the novel is one of Dick’s most thematically rich works, exploring autism, colonial exploitation, real estate speculation, and the nature of time itself.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York Publication date: 1964 Format: Mass-market paperback original

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine: $2,000–$5,000
• Unsigned first edition, fine: $100–$300

A critical favorite among Dick scholars, Martian Time-Slip demonstrates Dick’s ability to embed profound philosophical questions within a narrative framework that remains engaging and humane.