Philip K. Dick Print – "I’m Alive and You’re Dead" – Vintage Sci-Fi Poster with a Kiwi Twist

This eye-catching Posterscape homage to Philip K. Dick brings together the iconic sci-fi writer’s most striking line from "Ubik": I am alive and you are dead. This gutsy quote perfectly captures the mind-boggling reality twists that made Dick one of the most influential storytellers of the 20th century, and our artistic take honours both his literary brilliance and the surreal universes he dreamed up. The artwork shows Dick in a moment of deep thought, holding a half-cybernetic moggy that symbolises the blurred line between organic and artificial life so central to his tales. The partly mechanical cat acts as a clever visual metaphor for the author’s exploration of what it really means to be alive or aware. A vintage typewriter sits proudly on the curved table, representing the analogue tool that sparked his digital-age visions, while scattered pills nearby hint at both his personal battles and the pharmaceutical themes woven throughout his novels. A hamster wheel with a tiny occupant adds another layer of meaning, suggesting the cyclical nature of existence and whether we’re truly living or just spinning through pre-set routines. The whole scene is brought to life in a vibrant retro-futuristic style that blends 1970s comic book vibes with cyberpunk edge, crafting a visual language that feels both nostalgic and ahead of its time. The geometric backdrop features bold triangular patterns in electric blues, hot pinks, and warm oranges, while the starry sky beyond hints at the cosmic scale of Dick’s imagination. This clash of colours and shapes creates a suitably disorienting setting that echoes the author’s knack for making readers question the very nature of reality.