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Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912 Fabric Type: 9780517052259 Legal Disclaimer: 0517052253 Maximum Color Depth: Random House Value Publishing Metal Type: Random House Value Publishing Publisher: 1 Region Code: 860 Total External Bays Free: June 24, 1991 Total Firewire Ports: Random House Value Publishing Total Parallel Ports: June 24, 1991 Random House Value Publishing Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - A Must for science fiction fansBy some measures, H.G. Wells is not a great writer. Certainly, his characters are for the most part, shallow and - outside of a particular few - rather unmemorable and his plots are often of secondary consideration. At times, he could be preachy. He was less interested in good storytelling than in ideas. But what makes Wells stand out is less his writing style than what he wrote; he is, in a way the Father of Science Fiction. Sure, there were others who wrote science fiction before him, but ... Read More Rating: - Great literature and great science fictionThis fascinating book is a collection of seven of H.G. Wells' (1866-1946) works of science fiction. Originally published in 1934, this book contains a preface by the great H.G. himself. After that, the book goes right into the stories, all of which are thought-provoking and quite interesting to read. Mr. Wells did not simply write stories to entertain; instead, each one uses the scientific angle to teach a lesson. So, if you are a fan of great literature, or great science fiction, then ... Read More Rating: - Wells' seven most famous SF novels in one volumeWhile this is by no means a complete collection of Wells' science fiction, it does consist of his most famous seven novels: The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. 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. Bonus features include a short preface written by the author and several original illustrations from each book's initial publication. The typeface is a little unusual in that the text is presented in two columns per ... Read More Rating: - A grear idea for any science fiction book loverNormally, I do not like Well's work. But, these were some of his best. I have not been able to find a better place to find these books. They are a great read to even people who have never heard of him. I recomend buying this book, I know I liked it. The Complete Science Fiction Treasury of H. G. Wells Buy superhero comic book collectibles at the Superhero Mall! |