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The War of the Worlds.
by Wells, H.G
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- Hardcover
- first
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About This Item
London: William Heinemann, 1898. First edition, first issue of this science fiction cornerstone. Octavo, original grey cloth lettered in black. Currey's state (A) with 16 pages publisher's advertisements at end dated Autumn 1897. In near fine condition, small name to the front free endpaper and title. An exceptional example. "The War of the Worlds is a tour de force whose innumerable fictional offspring include numerous adaptations and homages, by far the most effective of which was Orson Welles’ Mercury Theater radio broadcast of 1938" (Anatomy of Wonder II-1234). Filmed several times, the first in 1953, starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson and most recently in 2005 film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning.
Synopsis
The War of the Worlds (1898) is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells describing an invasion of late Victorian England by Martians equipped with advanced weaponry. It is a seminal depiction of an alien invasion of Earth. The novel is narrated by an unnamed writer of scientific articles. Throughout the narrative he struggles to reunite with his wife, while witnessing the Martians rampaging through the southern English counties. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time.
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 143783
- Title
- The War of the Worlds.
- Author
- Wells, H.G
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Heinemann
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1898
- Keywords
- h.g. wells first edition war of the worlds, h.g. wells war of the worlds, War of the Worlds First Edition, war of the worlds h.g. wells first edition
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About Raptis Rare Books
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- Octavo
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