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Worlds of If was a three time winner of the Hugo Award for best science fiction magazine. Worlds of If discovered many talented writers who would go on to dominate genre fiction. This is the third in our Worlds of If series with even more memorable stories from its tremendous run. If you enjoyed this book, you'll want to search on "Positronic Publishing Super Pack" and check out all our other Super Packs!
The Yillian Way by Keith Laumer
Homo Inferior by Mari Wolf
The Talkative Tree by H.B. Fyfe
Show Business by Boyd Ellanby
The One and the Many by Milton Lesser
The Stowaway by Alvin Heiner
Sound of Terror by Don Berry
Planet of Dreams by James McKimmey, Jr
Off Course by Mack Reynolds
Thy Name Is Woman by Kenneth O'Hara
Uniform of a Man by Dave Dryfoos
The Planet with No Nightmare by Jim Harmon
The Kenzie Report by Mark Clifton
The Six Fingers of Time by R.A. Lafferty
Fly by Night by Arthur Dekker Savage
Lonesome Hearts by Russ Winterbotham
Double Take by Richard Wilson
McIlvaine's Star by August Derleth
An Empty Bottle by Mari Wolf
Progress Report by Mark Clifton and Alex Apostolides
The Peacemaker by Alfred Coppel
The Worlds of Joe Shannon by Frank M. Robinson
'Mid Pleasures and Palaces by James McKimmey, Jr.
The Clean and Wholesome Land by Ralph Sholto
Weak on Square Roots by Russell Burton
Black Eyes and the Daily Grind by Milton Lesser
Sinister Paradise by Robert Moore Williams
Pipe of Peace by James McKimmey, Jr.
Atom Drive by Charles Fontenay
DP by Arthur Dekker Savage
Forsyte's Retreat by Winston Marks
Where There's Hope by Jerome Bixby
The Day of the Dog by Andersen Horne
Meeting of the Board by Alan E. Nourse
Holes Incorporated by L. Major Reynolds
The Thing in the Attic by James Blish
To Choke An Ocean by J. F. Bone
Gambler's World by Keith Laumer
About the author
Keith Laumer (1925-1993) was a notable American science fiction author renowned for his contributions to the genre, particularly in the realm of space opera and military science fiction. Born in Syracusa, New York, Laumer served as a U.S. Air Force officer, an experience that profoundly influenced his writing, infusing it with detailed military and strategic elements. He began his writing career in the 1950s, gaining recognition for his imaginative storytelling and inventive world-building. Laumer is perhaps best known for his Bolo series, featuring sentient tanks engaged in futuristic warfare, which became a hallmark of his career. His works, including The Star-Sent Knaves, often explore themes of interstellar adventure, political intrigue, and cosmic conflict, reflecting his fascination with galactic empires and space battles. His narrative style is marked by action-packed plots and complex character development. Throughout his career, Laumer's contributions helped shape modern science fiction, making him a significant figure in the genre. His ability to blend futuristic technology with compelling storylines has left a lasting impact on science fiction literature.
