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The War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells, Edward Gorey
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The War of the Worlds
The War of the Worlds

Alien invasion shakes Victorian England's core.

H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds" offers more than just an alien invasion story; it's a timeless allegory about humanity's fragile place in the universe, wrapped in the suspense of classic speculative fiction. It's an essential read if you want to explore the roots of science fiction and ponder the implications of extraterrestrial life on human society. Plus, Edward Gorey's distinctive illustrations add a gothic charm to this edition that is sure to captivate.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells, Edward Gorey
RM33.00 MYR Now RM19.00 MYR Save 42%
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ISBN: 9781590171585
Authors: H.G. Wells, Edward Gorey
Publisher: New York Review Books
Date of Publication: 2005-06-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Aliens, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.83
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When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H.G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that is both startlingly up-to-date and in touch with the most ancient of human fears. In 1960, Edward Gorey prepared a set of his inimitable pen-and-ink drawings to illustrate a new edition of Wells's The War of the Worlds for the legendary Looking Glass Library. Characteristically quirky, elegant, and entrancing, Gorey's visual take on Wells's seminal tour de force has been unavailable for close to fifty years. This special hardcover edition from NYRB Classics brings back for today's readers a richly rewarding collaboration between two modern masters of all that's wonderful and strange.
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Alien invasion shakes Victorian England's core.

H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds" offers more than just an alien invasion story; it's a timeless allegory about humanity's fragile place in the universe, wrapped in the suspense of classic speculative fiction. It's an essential read if you want to explore the roots of science fiction and ponder the implications of extraterrestrial life on human society. Plus, Edward Gorey's distinctive illustrations add a gothic charm to this edition that is sure to captivate.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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