About the book: 2007 / An unsurpassed master of short stories, Robert Sheckley opened a new era in fantastic literature. After him, writing science fiction in the old way became simply impossible! However, you can easily verify this for yourself... Contents: My double is a robot Minimum required Form Standard nightmare Prototype Red Emperor Me and my spies Problem of the natives Ideal woman Extortionist Murder warrant The burden of a person Checkmate On the shore of calm waters The smell of thought Do not touch with your hands!