Wells at library of congress authorities, with 772 catalogue records. Wells published fictional work include novels such as the time machine, the invisible man, the island of doctor moreau and the war of the worlds all of which are considered classic novels to say the least. Wells is one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers who ever lived, and five of his classic tales are collected in this book for readers to treasure. This fascinating book is a collection of seven of h. A grotesque romance to give the book its full title by hg wells was published in 1897. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. In order that people who live outside of the us andor people who order their books online can see the inside of the books. Wells at bbc one 150th anniversary documentary 2016 in the footsteps of h g wells at new statesman the great author called for a human rights act. The war of the worlds is about aliens on mars invading earth because their planet has become too uninhabitable for them. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. After ww i wells published several nonfiction works, among them the outline of history 1920, the science of life 192939, written in collaboration with sir julian huxley and george philip wells, and experiment in autobiography 1934. The volume includes wellss bestloved and most critically acclaimed works.
Being a plain history of life and mankind with maps and plans made specially for this work by j. Its a large hardcover that is worth each and every word. The volume includes wells s bestloved and most critically acclaimed works. Very collectible volume, beautifully bound in green cloth with gold designs and titles.
Wells, published in 1895 and later adapted into two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. Many of his works made successful sometimes classic early films. Amanda and i recently went on another bookbuying binge. It was incredibly detailed so it gave you a clear picture of whats happening in the book but was still sometimes confusing because of the words wells would use. Wells was a novelist, journalist, sociologist, historian, and teacher, who is best known for creating some of the most famous science fiction works ever.
Spines with two raised bands and floral design stamped in gilt. He, along with jules verne, helped to distinguish and popularize the genre. Like i said its hg wells, if you dont like scifi, dont read wells, if you do, read these books. Wells died in august 1946 and his ashes were scattered at sea. May 04, 2011 hg wells 18661946 was one of the most prolific writers of the twentieth century. Both are a part of the english lower classes at the dawn of the 20th century at a time when england and germany have gone to war. David lodges top 10 hg wells books books the guardian. Moreau, the invisible man, and the war of the worlds. This collection includes the time machine, the island of doctor moreau, the war of the worlds, the first men in the moon and the invisible man all collected in a stunning leather bound omnibus. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics, and social commentary.
This canterbury classics leather bound series compiles many famous works by edgar allen poe like the raven, the telltall heart, and others such as annabel lee, the fall of the house of usher, lenore, the. Wells downloads for iphone, ipad, nook, android, and kindle in pdf and all popular ebook reader formats azw3, epub, mobi at. He builds a machine that takes him eight hundred thousand years into the future. Seven novels leather bound classics by robert louis stevenson leather bound. The easton press collection of leather bound classic.
Wells is a keepsake collection of the authors greatest work to be. Light spotted staining on the back cover and faint scuffing at the bottom of the front cover. List of barnes and noble leatherbound classics one girl collecting. He is probably best known today as the author of classic works of science fiction, but he published well over 100 books in his lifetime, of many different. His writing career spanned more than sixty years, and his early science fiction novels earned him the title along with jules verne and hugo. The time machine is a science fiction novella by h.
Wells works of science fiction, all complete and unabridged. Even more popular is the 1970s musical version concept album by jeff wayne which is still going strong today. After that, the book goes right into the stories, all of which are thoughtprovoking and quite interesting to read. He wrote of an invisible man, of men on the moon, and of a war of the worlds.
The food of the gods, the first men in the moon, the invisble man, the island of dr moreau, the time machine, and the war of the worlds. I bought an extra copy to pass down to my young nieces and nephew so they can one day get to know the great h. He is probably best known today as the author of classic works of science fiction, but he published well. Wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wells, was an english writer most famous today for the science fiction novels he published between 1895 and 1901. The central theme of the plot deals with the description of the things that happen when science tends to tamper with nature. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bonded leather. This is not a barnes and noble leatherbound classic. Author wells has introduced the main character in this book as albert caddles. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. Wells 2009, leather at the best online prices at ebay. Wanted to get some more scifi for the shelves well, more for the brain, but then for the shelves. He disturbedand fascinatedus with a frightening doctors island. Moreau invisible man war of the worlds first men in the moon food of the gods in the days of the comet by h.
Buy books from canterbury leatherbound classics online at booktopia, australias local bookstore. Wells was a teacher before becoming a writer one of his pupils was a. Wells at bbc one 150th anniversary documentary 2016 in the footsteps of h g wells at new statesman the great author. Readers new to this remarkable author will delight in these amazing stories, while fans of wells will enjoy the insightful introduction by an expert on the author s life and work.
A crater on the far side of the moon is named after hg wells. Plus easytounderstand solutions written by experts for thousands of other textbooks. H g wells author of the war of the worlds the british library. Blue leather bound covers with gilt writing and designs on spinefront cover. He was born in bromley, kent, the son of shopkeeper who was also a legendary fast bowler until disabled by an injury, and a ladys maid, who. Wells and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Home very fine books find by publisher easton press collectors library of famous editions easton press, h.
Canterbury classics have spared no effort with their most recent leather bound classics series of hardcover books. Bound in threequarters morocco over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt. Moreau, the invisible man, the war of the worlds, the first men in the moon, the food of the gods and in the days of the comet. Seven famous novels by h g wells by h g wells abebooks. Not your normal leather but purple leather with gilt lettering and design. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold.
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Wells is best remembered for his science fiction novels. Wells the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. The 1938 radio play by orson wells is almost as famous as the book, especially with the urban myth of causing mass hysteria when first played on the radio. An easton press collection set of leather bound classic adventure novels. A tiny tear at the top of the spine and some light bumping around the edges and corners. This dover anthology presents some of his most influential novels. Acclaimed as a scientific and social prophet, herbert george wells was a prolific novelist famous primarily for science fiction but also for comic realism. Wells the war of the worlds leather bound collectors edition wnotes very fine. Wells seven novels leather bound brand new still sealed in shrink wrap. The seven included stories are, the time machine, the island of dr. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in exquisitely designed bondedleather bindings with distinctive gilt edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark.
Buy a cheap copy of the war of the worlds, and other novels book by h. Wells includes the time machine, the island of dr moreau, the invisble man, the war of the worlds, the first men in the moon, and the food of the gods. Seven novels the complete works of william shakespeare. The price for these leatherbound books is driven more by desire than anything i can. A near fine set overall, signed in volume one by the author. The adventures of sherlock holmes and other stories leather bound. The time machine, the island of doctor moreau, the invi. Herbert george wells 21 september 1866 august 1946, better known as h. Canterbury classics is an imprint of printers row publishing group, printing classic book series in colorful and inventive forms like word cloud classics. It indirectly inspired many more works of fiction in many media.
The country of the blind, the purple pileus, the crystal egg, the door in the wall, and the stolen bacillus. Author and hg wells fan ali smith answered your questions about the writer, including sharing her favourite wells books, exploring his opinions on eugenics and women, and why his writing still. Seven novels leatherbound classics 2nd edition by herbert george wells leather bound, 930 pages, published 2009. Collectible leather bound books, accented in 22kt gold. Wells was a writer of sciencefiction works including the time machine and war of the worldswho had a great influence on our vision of the future. Hg wells book covers a history of mr polly wells book covers my dream history books livros livres book historia alexander berkman november 1870 june was an anarchist known for his political activism and writing. He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. Wellss pioneering works of science fiction are still compellingly readable today. Our remember me service allows our registered users access to their personal account information without having to log in each time. Wells is best known for his work in the science fiction genre. Wells is seen by many as the first true writer of science fiction, with books such as the time machine and the island of doctor moreau. Unlike many books of this thickness, the font is a normal size for easy reading.
Wells was a prolific writer of both fiction and nonfiction. Selected works of jack london part of leather bound classics jack london. It is leather and it is a classic series of hg wells books, just not part of the bn lbc lineup. Readers new to this remarkable author will delight in these amazing stories, while fans of wells will enjoy the insightful introduction by an expert on the author. Frontispiece illustrations including author portrait in volume one. Wells was one of the prolific authors from the united kingdom, who used to write his books based on a variety of genres, including politics, history, social realism, science fiction, etc. By this time wells had gained the status as a popular celebrity, and he continued to write prolifically.
Originally published in 1934, this book contains a preface by the great h. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There he meets the two races descended from human beings as he knows them. David langford contributed this brief outline of wellss life to the 2005 war of the worlds tiein issue of fortean times everyone remembers herbert george wells as one of the greats of science fiction indeed, the father of the modern sf genre, whose classic tale of interplanetary invasion the war of the worlds appeared in 1898 and has its latest film incarnation. The book revolves around an english gentleman who finds the key to time travel. Wells was a diabetic and founded a charity for fellow sufferers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bound in contemporary red cloth with leather title labels to spine. Written in novella form, this bizarre science fiction tale was first published in pearsons weekly as a serial and later compiled into a single book. At present, he is best remembered for the science fiction books. There are different editions of classic collection og h. It was incredibly detailed so it gave you a clear picture of whats happening in the book but was still sometimes confusing because of the words wells. His writing career spanned more than sixty years, and his early science fiction novels earned him the title along with jules verne and hugo gernsback of the father of science fiction.