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

by H. G. Wells

Overview

"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.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series brings together stunning ornate hardback editions of world-renown literature, featuring luxurious gold cover embossing and striking, full-color fore-edge designs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398860636
Publisher:	Arcturus Publishing Limited
Publication date:	11/25/2025
Series:	World Classics Library
Pages:	640
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 6.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Date of Birth:

September 21, 1866

Date of Death:

August 13, 1946

Place of Birth:

Bromley, Kent, England

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Normal School of Science, London, England