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  • The War of the Worlds / La Guerre des Mondes
    H. G. Wells / Henry-D. Davray (Translator) / Henry-DDavray (Translator) / HGWells / James Ward (Editor)
    H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is a work of creative genius, and in many respects we are still living today in the imaginative landscape that Wells shaped in this classic of early science fiction.This parallel text edition of The War of the Worlds will provide both a stimulating subject and simple reading pleasure for students of either French or English, and it will also b...
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    34,75 €

  • The Open Conspiracy
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Exact facsimile of 1928 Edition.   The book is, in Wells's words, a "scheme to thrust forward and establish a human control over the destinies of life and liberate it from its present dangers, uncertainties and miseries."  It proposes that largely as the result of scientific progress, a common vision of a world "politically, socially and economically unified" is emerging am...
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    9,21 €

  • The Time Machine
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1895, The Time Machine follows the adventures of a Victorian time traveler who journeys into the future to discover a strange society in which nothing is what it seems. Beautiful little people play and laugh among wonderful flowers and palaces above ground. But the Earth covers some frightening surprises... ...
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    28,78 €

  • The Time Machine
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1895, The Time Machine follows the adventures of a Victorian time traveler who journeys into the future to discover a strange society in which nothing is what it seems. Beautiful little people play and laugh among wonderful flowers and palaces above ground. But the Earth covers some frightening surprises... ...
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    8,84 €

  • The War of the Worlds
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Written between 1895 and 1897, H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. Filmed numerous times, this science fiction classic retains its power to disturb readers more than a century later. ...
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    12,66 €

  • The War of the Worlds
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Written between 1895 and 1897, H. G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race. Filmed numerous times, this science fiction classic retains its power to disturb readers more than a century later. ...
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    33,30 €

  • The Invisible Man
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1897, The Invisible Man is one of the first science fiction stories. The disturbing tale centers on Griffin, a scientist who has discovered the means to make himself invisible. His initial, almost comedic, adventures are soon overshadowed by the bizarre streak of terror he unleashes upon the inhabitants of a small village. Notable for its sheer invention, sus...
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    11,43 €

  • The Invisible Man
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1897, The Invisible Man is one of the first science fiction stories. The disturbing tale centers on Griffin, a scientist who has discovered the means to make himself invisible. His initial, almost comedic, adventures are soon overshadowed by the bizarre streak of terror he unleashes upon the inhabitants of a small village. Notable for its sheer invention, sus...
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    31,23 €

  • The War of the Worlds
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Among the first literary works to feature a war between humans and extraterrestrial beings, The War of the Worlds is one of the most talked-about works of science fiction in history.After a strange shooting star illuminates England’s night sky, a mysterious cylinder is discovered in Surrey. Despite the local people’s attempt at a calm approach, when extraterrestrial beings emer...
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    23,37 €

  • The Holy Terror
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    When Cook’s newborn baby entered the world, he had nothing but hope for its future. However, it was immediately clear that this was no ordinary child-it’s murderous screams seemed a dark portent. As it grew, things only got worse, and the child’s mother began to despair. The new parents hoped their child would grow out of it, but soon came to realise that its inauspicious begin...
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    26,79 €

  • The Grisly Folk
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This volume contains H. G. Wells’ 1921 work, 'The Grisly Folk'. It concerns itself with the concept of Neanderthals, exploring their differences to our ancestors, the time when they existed, their use of tools, the supposed inevitability of their meeting the earliest men, and what might have happened to them. Interesting and thought-provoking, 'The Grisly Folk' is recommended f...
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    12,25 €

  • The Future in America
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1906 work, 'The Future in America'. Within it, he explores America’s history and its relation to the future. Wells argues that America has evolved from a society that requires individual self-sufficiency into something new, and that what worked - and was indeed necessary - in the past may not be practical in the future. A fascinating insight into America’s ...
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    23,29 €

  • Star-Begotten - A Biological Fantasia
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    A sequel to 'The War of the Worlds', 'Star Begotten' concerns another suspected attack by the Martians, this time using cosmic rays to change human DNA. Joseph Davis is a writer of popular books who becomes obsessed with the rumours of invasion, so much so that he fears his wife, child, and even him might have already been affected by the cosmic rays. Contents include: 'The Min...
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    17,89 €

  • Tales of Space and Time
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1900 short story, 'Tales of Space and Time'. A fantastic introduction to Wells’ work, it is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of scientific discovery and humanity interspersed with horror and suspense. 'Tales of Space and Time' is highly recommended for all lovers of short stories and early science fiction. Contents include: 'The Crystal Egg', '...
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    24,37 €

  • Text Book of Biology, Part 1
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is a biology textbook written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1892. This book is volume one of two. It was later reworked by A. M. Davies in 1898 under the title 'Text-book of Zoology', then revised and rewritten by J. T. Cunningham about 1909 and W. H. Leigh-Sharpe around 1932. Contents include: 'The Rabbit', 'External Form and General Considerations', 'The Alimenta...
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    25,38 €

  • The Anatomy of Frustration
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is the first of three instalments which attempt to present a summary and critique of the life-work of William Burroughs Steele. Steele was an American business man who, subsequent to retiring after the First World War, spent his life working on a comprehensive study of mankind and its aspirations and follies, producing a gargantuan treatise called The Anatomy of Frustratio...
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    17,58 €

  • The Common Sense of War and Peace
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This book is a detailed analysis of war within which Wells explores why the Second World War was being fought, what would happen when it ended, what aims should be set, and the possibility of a future where humanity doesn’t destroy itself through war. A fascinating and thought-provoking treatise, 'The Common Sense of War and Peace' will appeal to those with an interest in WWII ...
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    20,28 €

  • The Country of the Blind, and Other Stories
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This volume contains 33 short stories written by H. G. Wells. The stories were specially chosen by Wells as those that he most wanted to reflect his legacy in short story form. The collection includes the title story - his most well-known - and other masterpieces including the chilling revenge story 'The Cone' and 'The New Accelerator', a masterful example of his early comedic ...
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    34,69 €

  • The Autocracy of Mr. Parham - His Remarkable Adventures in This Changing World
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Mr Parham is a traditional academic disappointed with the social trends of his time. Sir Bussy Woodcock is an intelligent but unrefined self-made millionaire. The pair happen to meet one day and form an unlikely relationship; Sir Bussy interested to learn something of culture and Mr Parham looking for funding for a high-quality periodical. 'The Autocracy of Mr. Parham - His Rem...
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    26,47 €

  • The Brothers - A Story
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1938 novel, 'The Brothers - A Story'. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social commentary. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre, thanks to such novels as 'The Time Machine' (1895), 'The Invisible Man...
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    18,02 €

  • The Camford Visitation
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'The Camford Visitation' is a novel by H. G. Wells first published in 1938. The story centres around a Utopian ’ventriloquist’ who subjects human life-and in particular its treatment by the University of Camford-to sympathetic but quite unsparing scrutiny. At its core, it was a warning to the educational world of imminent war and of its lack of action, as well as an exploration...
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    16,17 €

  • A Modern Utopia
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'A Modern Utopia' is a novel by H. G. Wells, first published in 1905. The Owner of the Voice and the botanist are two seemingly extraterrestrial beings who are transported to earth, appearing one day on the slopes of the Piz Lucendro in the Swiss Alps. Their experiences in the Utopia that they find themselves in is chronicled over eleven chapters, with our twin protagonists slo...
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    27,49 €

  • A Year of Prophesying
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This volume contains a collection of 55 newspaper columns written by H. G. Wells between 1923 and 1924. Following the immense success Wells’ 'The Outline of History', people wanted to hear more of his commentary, especially on contemporary events. As such, Wells began writing popular columns for the Westminster Gazette, the New York Times, and the Daily Express. This volume is ...
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    26,43 €

  • Anticipations - Of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress upon Human life and Thought
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1904, 'Anticipations' is an attempt by H. G. Wells in 1901 to make predictions about the future, especially concerning technological and scientific progress. It offers an interesting look at the technological achievements of the 20th century, with Wells reflecting on some of the less attractive characteristics of a world we have grown beyond, as well as offer...
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    25,42 €

  • Babes in the Darkling Wood - A Novel of Ideas
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1940 novel, 'Babes in the Darkling Wood - A Novel of Ideas'. Stella has the world at her feet - good looks, brains, and a place at Cambridge University. Together with her admirer Gemini, she becomes interested in the work and mind of a psycho-therapist with exciting new ideas. However, when tragedy encroaches on their lives they soon come to realise that in...
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    24,95 €

  • The Croquet Player
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This book contains H. G. Wells’ 1936 novella, 'The Croquet Player'. A soul-corrupting evil has invaded the remote English village of Cainsmarsh, infesting the minds of the local residents. An old woman fears her own shadow; a petrified farmer plots the murder of a scarecrow; family pets are brutally killed, and previously-happy couples descend into anger and violence. A prophet...
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    16,23 €

  • The Discovery of the Future - A Discourse Delivered at the Royal Institution
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'The Discovery of the Future' is a philosophical lecture by H. G. Wells first delivered to the Royal Institution on January 24, 1902. Within it, Wells explores the ’knowability’ of the future and the question of what is to come after man. This fascinating and thought-provoking lecture constitutes a must-read for fans of Wells’ work, and it would make for a worthy addition colle...
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    14,75 €

  • The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This book contains eight short stories written by H. G. Wells. A wonderful mixture of science fiction and fantasy, 'The Door in the Wall, and Other Stories' constitutes a fantastic introduction to Wells’ work and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. The stories include: 'A Door in The Wall', 'The Star', 'A Dream of Armageddon', 'The Cone', 'A Moonlight Fable',...
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    21,31 €

  • The Dream
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Sarnac is a scientist and a leading figure in the field of chemical reactions of cells. Plagued by a beautiful and terrifying dream he had when he was a young child, he reflects on his early years in an attempt to understand the dream’s roots. However, he finds that his dreams and the reality he has lived have become so entangled that he is no longer able to distinguish between...
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    25,34 €

  • The Elements of Reconstruction
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This book contains a series of articles contributed to 'The Times' in July and August of 1916. Due to their originality and depth of view, the articles deeply interested H. G. Wells, who collected them into this volume. The articles are primarily concerned with modern law and its creation in a post-WWI society, and will appeal to those with an interest in law and post-WWI socie...
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    16,53 €


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