Were Mervyn Peake and Philip K. Dick both writers?
Philip K. Dick Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982) was an American writer notable for publishing works of science fiction.
The Last of the Masters The Last of the Masters (also known as Protection Agency) is a science fiction novelette by Philip K. Dick. The original manuscript of the story was received by the Scott Meredith Literary Agency on July 15, 1953, and the story was published by the Hanro Corporation in the final issue of "Orbit Science Fiction" in 1954. It has since been reprinted in several Philip K. Dick story collections, beginning with "The Golden Man" in 1980.