Speculative Fiction
The Second IF Reader of Science Fiction
1971·256 pages
An anthology of science fiction stories from If Magazine, showcasing vivid imagination over prediction, edited by Frederik Pohl.
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An anthology of science fiction stories from If Magazine, showcasing vivid imagination over prediction, edited by Frederik Pohl.
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In the Arena, 1963, Brian W. AldissThe Billiard Ball, 1967, Isaac AsimovThe Time-Tombs, 1963, J. G. Ballard"Die, Shadow!", 1963, Algis BudrysThe Foundling Stars, 1966, Hal ClementToys for Debbie, 1965, David A. KyleForest in the Sky, [Retief], 1967, Keith LaumerAt the Core, [Known Space], 1966, Larry NivenUnder Two Moons, 1965, Frederik PohlMasque of the Red Shift, [Berserker], 1965, Fred Saberhagen
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence in some stories; occasional graphic descriptions of conflict.
Profanity
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Minor use of mild language; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs in passing; not central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Minor social or cultural commentary in some stories; not dominant.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of conflict or suffering; not a central focus.
Other
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