IF: Worlds of Science Fiction

In the land of science fiction, oh so grand, A magazine was born, called If, it was so grand. With stories of the future, and tales of the past, It captured young imaginations, oh so vast. Owned by James L. Quinn, a man with a dream, He launched If magazine, a fantastical theme. Though not the top-tier, it found its own way, With stories that would make young minds sway. Under editor Frederik Pohl, it truly shone, Winning the Hugo Award, three years in a row, it had won. The best professional magazine, it was acclaimed, With stories that left readers entertained. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, a novel so bold, By Robert A. Heinlein, a tale to be told. And Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream", A chilling short story, like a haunting dream. If gave a chance to new writers, oh so bright, Larry Niven's first sale, a story of icy might. "The Coldest Place" in December '64, If magazine opened new doors, forevermore. So let's remember If, the magical magazine, That sparked young minds and made them keen. With stories of wonder and dreams so vast, If magazine will forever last. Random page: QI (P series)