World Classics Library: H. G. Wells
The War of the Worlds, the Invisible Man, the First Men in the Moon, the Time Machine
Will be published approx. on 3. February 2026
Book
Hardback
640 pages
978-1-3988-6063-6 (ISBN)
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-color fore-edge designs.
- 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-color fore-edge designs.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 166 mm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight
1214 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3988-6063-6 (9781398860636)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Herbert George Wells was a prolific writer born in Kent in 1866. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature no fewer than four times. He was passionate about politics as well as literature and his output included several nonfiction pieces to go with his array of short stories and novels.