prime number

prime number by harry harrison (published in 1970)

the prime number book is a very good collection of science fiction short stories in the philip k dick style of some actually surprising plot twists

the world/technology/society has over taken some of these ideas but a good story is still a good story. as opposite a collection of sci fi short stories to the instrumentality of mankind as writers creation can get

the toy shop tale is typical of how harrison creates an ingenious plot, a criminal act would seem to inspire the odd idea seen in later science fiction movies

If you like sci fi short stories and classic sci fi then these are for you