The Complete Works of H. G. Wells Deluxe Limited Edition Hardback - Classic Science Fiction Collector's Volume

Condition: Brand New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9789124022211 Publisher: Rupa Publications Overview: This deluxe hardback edition gathers The Complete Works of H. G. Wells into a single, beautifully bound volume from Rupa Publications. It brings together the celebrated novels and stories of the man widely regarded as the father of science fiction, from tales of time travel to Martian invasion. Presented in durable hardcover with elegant finishing, it works as both a serious reading edition and a striking display piece, making it an ideal gift for classic fiction lovers, students of literature, and collectors alike. About the Book: Herbert George Wells reshaped popular fiction at the turn of the twentieth century, fusing scientific speculation with sharp social commentary, and this single-volume collection brings his most influential writing together under one cover. Readers will find the foundational works that defined modern science fiction: The Time Machine, in which a Victorian inventor travels into a distant, divided future; The War of the Worlds, a tense account of Martian invasion that still resonates as a study of human vulnerability; The Invisible Man, a cautionary tale of science pursued without conscience; and The Island of Doctor Moreau, an unsettling exploration of vivisection and what separates human from animal. Alongside these landmark novels sit further speculative writing, showcasing the breadth of Wells's imagination. He wrote with a rare combination of narrative pace and intellectual seriousness, using speculative premises to interrogate class, empire, technology, and human progress. His stories remain compulsively readable over a century on, continuing to shape how science fiction imagines the future. This deluxe hardback, with its sturdy binding and classic styling, offers an accessible way to experience an entire body of pioneering work without tracking down individual editions, suiting newcomers and long-time readers alike. Key Benefits: Brings to