“The Builder”
1953-12-00
short story
By Philip K. Dick

Synopsis

Elwood is building a large boat in his yard, but what for?

History

First publication: Amazing, December 1953

Review

Not a bad story, full of things that aren’t there, things that aren’t spelled out for you. While not Dick’s best, definitely worth reading. Recommended.


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We have the story in these editions:

Paycheck and Other Classic Stories, trade paperback, Citadel/Kensington, 2003-09-00

Amazing Stories December 1953-January 1954, edited by Howard Browne, magazine, Ziff-Davis Publishing, 1953-12-00