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Wells, Herbert George
The War of the Worlds
The War of the worlds: first edition of this science fiction cornerstone. A fine copy preserved in publisher’s cloth complete with the publisher’s catalog. 8vo of VIII, 303 pp., 16 pp. Publisher’s grey cloth lettered in black. 188 x 127 mm. Wells, H. G. The War of the Worlds. London, William Heinemann, 1898. First edition of this science fiction cornerstone. With 6 pages publisher’s advertisements at end dated Autumn 1897. "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). “A penetrating novel of ideas dressed in a thrilling story of experiment gone awry” (Jams Mustich, A life-changing list, 1000 books to read before you die). Wells semble se plaire particulièrement à nous faire frissonner. L’atmosphère du livre, en dépit de la défaite finale des martiens, est plutôt pessimiste : nous n’avons pas grand-chose à attendre de la science – plutôt de nouveaux dangers, des catastrophes mondiales que des améliorations de notre existence. Ces horreurs futures sont décrites par l’auteur avec une rigoureuse précision. Peut-être aussi y-a-t-il chez Wells une certaine satisfaction à faire peur, à assouvir, par l’entremise de la fiction romanesque, sa rancune contre la société victorienne si sûre de sa force et de sa tranquillité. The War of the Worlds, science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published serially by Pearson’s Magazine in the U.K. and by The Cosmopolitan magazine in the U.S. in 1897. The novel details a catastrophic conflict between humans and extraterrestrial “Martians.” It is considered a landmark work of science fiction, and it has inspired numerous adaptations and imitations. The War of the Worlds chronicles the events of a Martian invasion as experienced by an unidentified male narrator and his brother. The story begins a few years before the invasion. Early one morning, a “falling star” appears over England. It crashes... The narrator gets a glimpse of the Martian… The initial critical reception for the novel was favourable. Nineteenth-century critics and readers alike marveled at the grandeur of Wells’s vision, and the novel was a tremendous commercial success. Within five years of its publication, it had been translated into 10 languages. Wells’s novel has been in continuous print since its first publication as a novel in 1898. A fine copy preserved in publisher’s cloth complete with the publisher’s catalog.
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Wells H.G. The War of The Worlds. In Russian /Wells H.G. (Uells G.) The War of
Wells H.G. The War of The Worlds. In Russian /Wells H.G. (Uells G.) The War of The Worlds. (Voyna mirov) Adapted reading with comments and explanations for beginners and in-depth learning of English. Minsk Harvest 2003. Contact us for details or to request photos of available books. Delivery of this book could take longer than normal due to additional handling time before shipping, and no rush delivery options are available. Please let us know if you have a specific date by which you need to receive your order. SKUalbbb629f1f52501aa5
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Wells Herbert. A collection of essays. Book 1. The War of the Worlds. In Russia
Wells Herbert. A collection of essays. Book 1. The War of the Worlds. In Russian /Uells Gerbert. Sobranie sochineniy. Kn. 1. Voyna mirov. Series: The Founding Fathers. M Exmo 2017. We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping options are not offered. Please inform us if you need the order by a certain date or have a deadline. SKUalbc2c09d84034f36b7
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Herbert George Wells: The War of the Worlds. In Russian /Gerbert Dord Uells. Vo
Herbert George Wells: The War of the Worlds. In Russian /Gerbert Dord Uells. Voyna mirov. Moscow ACT 2022. 288 We have thousands of titles and often several copies of each title may be available. Please feel free to contact us for a detailed description of the copies available. The delivery of this book might be delayed beyond the usual timeframe due to extended processing and preparation before shipment, and faster shipping options are not offered. Please inform us if you need the order by a certain date or have a deadline. SKUalb45443a4411d661bd
The Invisible Man and the War of the Worlds
Softcover (paperback). Language: Russian. Condition: good. Black-and-white illustrations. Published: 1970–1980. Original title: Chelovek - nevidimka i Voyna mirov. The photos show the actual copy offered. Ships from Ukraine by Nova Post with tracking after receipt of payment (bank transfer or PayPal); delivery time 12–28 business days including customs clearance. Shipping for this book (up to 1 kg): Netherlands €24.70, Belgium €29.60, Germany €19.90, France €29.10, Austria €29.10, Switzerland €46.00; other countries on request. The exact amount is confirmed when we accept your order. The parcel is sent from outside the EU/UK/Switzerland. Import VAT on books (e.g. Netherlands 9 %, Germany 7 %, Belgium 6 %, France 5.5 %, Switzerland 2.6 %, UK 0 %) and a customs handling fee of the carrier may be charged to the buyer on delivery; they are not included in the price. Consumers in the EU have the statutory 14-day right of withdrawal (see the seller terms). If the book does not match the description or is damaged in transit, please contact us right after receipt.
The War of the Worlds
PENGUIN BOOKS 1960 in12. 1960. Broché. Written over fifty years ago this exciting story remains the classic science-novel. The Martian attack on our world is here described in terms which are as frightening as they are plausible
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