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H.G. Wells

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H.G. Wells is often referred to as ‘father of science fiction’. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This compendium assembles four of his most iconic novels: ‘War of the Worlds’, ‘The Invisible Man’, ‘The First Men in the Moon’ and ‘The Time Machine’. Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying.

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Description

“Wells is the Prospero of all the brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction.”
– Brian Aldiss on H.G. Wells

This spectacular hardback collector’s edition brings together 5 classic novels by H. G. Wells, presented with striking gold cover embossing and illustrated page edges.

H.G. Wells is often referred to as ‘father of science fiction’. His works have been continually adapted to stage and screen and remain pertinent to a modern audience. This beautiful hardcover compendium with dust jacket assembles four of his most iconic novels:

War of the Worlds
The Invisible Man
The First Men in the Moon
The Time Machine.

Whether concerning alien invasion, time travel or the risks of scientific development, these tales examine the potential futures of humanity which are at once thrilling and terrifying.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-colour fore-edge designs.

Additional information

Weight 1.033 kg
Dimensions 23.4 × 15.3 × 4.1 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

640

Language

English

Edition

Omnibus ed

Dewey

823.912 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K