This October 1971 issue of *Worlds of If Science Fiction* showcases prominent mid-century speculative fiction authors. Featuring a complete short novel by Keith Laumer alongside works by Harry Harrison, Robert F. Young, and a non-fiction piece by L. Sprague de Camp, this digest represents classic 1970s magazine sci-fi. Complete with period interior illustrations and cover photography, it serves as an engaging specimen for genre enthusiasts and collectors of vintage digest publications.