World Classics Library: H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds, the Invisible Man, the First Men in the Moon,...

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H G Wells

World Classics Library

H. G. Wells: The War of the Worlds, the Invisible Man, the First Men in the Moon, the Time Machine...

H G Wells

$53.95

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Miscellaneous
03 February 2026

Science fiction; Short stories; Science Fiction

Series: World Classics Library

""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.

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By: H G Wells
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781398860636
ISBN 10: 1398860638
Series: World Classics Library
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 03 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.