First published 1960
This September 1960 issue of IF Worlds of Science Fiction delivers seven distinct tales of speculative adventure. Daniel F. Galouye presents a courtroom drama with extraterrestrial implications in "Kangaroo Court." R. A. Lafferty weaves temporal mysteries in "The Six Fingers of Time," where chronological anomalies threaten reality itself. J. F. Bone tackles oceanic challenges in "To Choke an Ocean," confronting humanity's relationship with vast natural forces. Margaret St. Clair offers "Parallel Beans," exploring alternate realities through seemingly mundane objects. Robert Shea's "Star Performer" examines entertainment and identity in futuristic settings. H. B. Fyfe contributes "The Wedge," a story of strategic conflict and technological advantage. Arthur Porges rounds out the collection with "Words and Music," blending artistic expression with scientific speculation. Each story captures the era's fascination with technological possibility and human adaptation to extraordinary circumstances.
Genres: short-stories, science-fiction, speculative-fiction
Vibes: speculative, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: alternate-reality, technological-conflict
Period: 1960s
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