Our Friends from Frolix 8 (1970) Signed First Edition Reference

Our Friends from Frolix 8 imagines a future where society is ruled by telepaths and humans with expanded cranial capacity, until an explorer returns from the star Frolix 8 with an alien ally that can neutralize psychic powers. Published by Ace Books in 1970, it is considered a minor Dick novel, but its themes of elite control and populist liberation resonate with his broader concerns.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Ace Books, New York Publication date: 1970 Format: Mass-market paperback original

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine: $800–$2,000
• Unsigned first edition, fine: $20–$50

A lesser-known Dick title primarily of interest to completists. The paperback-original format keeps prices accessible.