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  • The Fight in the Lion’s Thicket
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1887 novella, 'The Fight in the Lion’s Thicket'. An intriguing page-turner, this short story is highly recommended for all lovers of the form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells’ wonderful work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and s...
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    12,19 €

  • The First Horseman
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    H. G. Wells’ 'The First Horseman' is a short story first published in 'The Idler' in July, 1897 as part of 'A Story Of The Stone Age'. An intriguing page-turner, this short story is highly recommended for all lovers of the form and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells’ seminal work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a v...
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    12,19 €

  • The First Men in the Moon
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1901 scientific romance, 'The First Men in the Moon'. Referred to by Wells as one of his 'fantastic stories', it tells the tale of one Mr. Bedford, an unconventional scientist, and his plan of space travel. Together with his friend Mr. Cavor, Mr. Bedford journeys to the moon only to discover that they are unwelcome visitors. A fantastic example of classic s...
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    22,10 €

  • Boon, The Mind of the Race, The Wild Asses of the Devil, and The Last Trump
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Contained within this volume is a collection of writings by George Boon, painstakingly selected and edited by H. G. Wells for inclusion in The Times newspaper. Chapters include: 'The Back Of Miss Bathwick And George Boon', 'Being The First Chapter Of ’The Mind Of The Race’', 'The Great Slump, The Revival Of Letters, And The Garden By The Sea', 'Of Art, Of Literature, Of Mr Henr...
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    22,27 €

  • Certain Personal Matters
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Certain Personal Matters' is a collection of humorous and witty essays written by H. G. Wells. The essays span a variety of different topics but can perhaps most accurately be considered as a humorous and cynical look at the customs of his day. Highly recommended for fans and collectors of Well’s seminal work. Contents include: 'Of Conversation', 'In A Literary Household', 'On...
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    22,31 €

  • Crux Ansata - An Indictment of the Roman Catholic Church
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Crux Ansata' is a fervent attack on the Roman Catholic Church and Pope Pius XII written by H. G. Wells at the height of the Second World War. Within it, Wells uses his position and popularity to bolster British morale, praising the English spirit whilst simultaneously condemning the 'spreading octopus' of the Church and its 'Shinto alliance.' Contents include: 'Why Do We Not B...
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    17,89 €

  • Experiment in Autobiography - Discoveries and Conclusions of a Very Ordinary Brain (since 1866)
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'An Experiment in Autobiography' was first published in 1934. Within it, Wells recounts his childhood, school days, struggle to make money, his eventual literary success, and latter occupation as a prophet of socialism. A fascinating and unique look into the life and mind of this seminal author, 'An Experiment in Autobiography' will appeal to all who have read and loved the wor...
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    44,14 €

  • First and Last Things
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Many authors throughout history have presented their religious beliefs in written form, and H. G. wells is no exception. Within this fascinating volume, Wells covers everything from inter personal relationships to military attitude. He begins with his ideas concerning metaphysics, beliefs, and general conduct; with the latter part of the book dealing with 'personal things'. Con...
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    22,27 €

  • God, the Invisible King
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Within this volume H. G. Wells explores not the idea of religion, but the idea of a deity. He presets his own belief in a finite God - an attack on doctrinal Christianity that supports the idea of an infinite force. 'God, the Invisible King' sets forth clearly and exactly H. G. Wells’ personal religious beliefs, making it a must-read for fans of his work and highly recommended ...
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    20,20 €

  • In the Days of the Comet
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1906 science fiction novel, 'In the Days of the Comet'. The strange vapours of a nearby comet begin to alter the air of Earth itself, engendering an incredible, long-lasting transformation in the way people think. An entertaining and thought-provoking novel, 'In the Days of the Comet' represents the classic sci-fi that Wells is famous for, and it is not to ...
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    25,39 €

  • Kipps
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Kipps', also known as 'The Remarkable Mr. Kipps', is a novel by H. G. Wells. It marks a turning point for the author, moving away from the futuristic science fiction for which he is famed and onto more down-to-earth accounts of twentieth-century British society. Within it, Wells clearly draws from his own knowledge of Britain’s social structure to present an interesting autobi...
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    29,46 €

  • Mankind in the Making
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Mankind in the Making' is a sequel to H. G. Wells’ 'Anticipations' (1901). Within it, he analyses the ’making’ of man, exploring the circumstances and processes that change children into citizens of the modern world. He aggressively attacks a range of contemporary institutions and presents a new doctrine termed 'New Republicanism', which analyses things by their effect on the ...
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    27,40 €

  • Marxism vs. Liberalism - An Interview
    H. G. Wells / HGWells / Joseph Stalin
    In 1934 H. G. Wells visited the Soviet Union, and on the 23rd of July he interviewed Joseph Stalin. Their conversation, which lasted for almost three hours, was recorded by Constantine Oumansky and is here presented. Before publication, the resulting text was approved by Wells and deemed to be sufficiently accurate. This fascinating and unique interview offers a rare insight in...
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    14,68 €

  • Men Like Gods
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This volume contains H. G. Wells’ 1922 science fiction novel, 'Men Like Gods'. Mr. Barnstaple is a journalist for 'The Liberal' who is prone to depression. One day, Barnstaple and a group of other Englishmen are accidentally transported to a parallel universe and find a Utopian society on earth with a socialist world government and advanced science. However, the new arrivals po...
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    25,33 €

  • Mr. Belloc Objects to 'The Outline of History'
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    After Wells published 'An Outline of History', which was among the first comprehensive histories based on a scientific viewpoint, the Roman Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc fought back with a series of essays condemning the book, especially for omitting God and for his acceptance of evolution theory. 'Mr. Belloc Objects to ’The Outline of History’' constitutes Wells’ own literary...
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    16,53 €

  • New Worlds For Old
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Within 'New Worlds For Old', H. G. Wells explores the possible future of Socialism, advocating replacing a social system based on Private Ownership with one based on 'the spirit of the service'-which he maintains would be both more productive and just. He also spends several chapters discussing the history of Socialism and common objections. A fascinating book highly recommende...
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    25,33 €

  • Nocturne
    Frank Swinnerton / H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is Frank Swinnerton’s 1917 novel, 'Nocturne'. Written in response to a challenge which required him to write a novel that takes place in a single evening, 'Nocturne' is set firmly in the world of the working classes and follows the story of Jenny and Emmy, two sisters whose differences threaten to tear them apart. A masterful and intriguing novel not to be missed by fans o...
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    22,30 €

  • Scientific War
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Scientific War' is an article written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1915. It explores the ideas of the scientific advancement of war and the ramifications this has had-in the case of the start of the First World War-on all aspects of warfare from injuries to strategy. A fascinating treatise, 'Scientific War' is highly recommended for those with an interest in WWI and t...
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    12,22 €

  • Select Conversations with an Uncle (Now Extinct) and Two Other Reminiscences
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    First published in 1895, 'Select Conversations with an Uncle' constitutes Wells’ first literary publication in the form of a book. It comprises accounts of twelve fictional conversations with a witty uncle who has recently come back from South Africa, returning with some degree of affluence. It also contains two other conversations on aestheticism and physiognomy entitled 'A Mi...
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    16,42 €

  • Socialism and the Family
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Socialism and the Family' contains two essays written by H. G. Wells. The first paper was presented at the Fabian Society in October, 1906, and the other was first published in the 'Independent Review'. Combined, they present an exacting picture of the attitude of Modern Socialism to family life. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Socialism, and it...
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    14,81 €

  • Ugh-Lomi and Uya
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'Ugh-Lomi and Uya' is a short story by H. G. Wells set in ’a time beyond the memory of man, before the beginning of history... when one might have walked dryshod from France (as we call it now) to England.' A thought-provoking parable concerning the dawn of man, 'Ugh-Lomi and Uya' is not to be missed by fans of the short story form. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prol...
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    12,28 €

  • The Time Machine and Other Stories
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This book is a collection of eight short stories written by H. G. Wells. 'The Short Stories of H. G. Wells' constitutes a must-have for lovers of the short storm form and is not to be missed by fans of Wells’ fantastic work. Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres, including the novel, politics, history, and social comme...
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    23,29 €

  • Underground Man
    Gabriel Tarde / H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'The Underground Man' is a science fiction novel introduced by H. G. Wells. After mankind has undergone a radical social evolution in regards to group cooperation and herd behaviour, the sun unexpectedly dies, forcing the survivors underground. They take with them the greatest works of art and literature, only to one day emerge and create a Utopia on earth’s surface. Herbert Ge...
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    18,02 €

  • What is Coming? A Forecast of Things after the War
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This volume contains a series of predictions made by H. G. Wells as to the ramifications of World War I, covering such areas as politics, economics, border changes, education, media, law, and more. Contents include: 'Forecasting The Future', 'The End Of The War', 'Nations In Liquidation', 'Braintree, Bocking, And The Future Of The World', 'How Far Will Europe Go Toward Socialis...
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    23,34 €

  • War and the Future
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'War and the Future: Italy, France and Britain at War' is a 1917 treatise written H. G. Wells on the First World War, exploring its causes, military technology, ramifications, possible outcomes, and more. This fascinating thesis is highly recommended for those with an interest in WWI and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wells’ work. Contents include: 'The Passing O...
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    23,37 €

  • When the Sleeper Wakes
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    This is H. G. Wells’ 1910 dystopian novel, 'When the Sleeper Awakes'. A man sleeps for 200 years and wakes up in a transformed London to find that, due to the compound interest of his bank account, he is the richest man in the world. However, with his wildest dreams also come his gravest nightmares. A fantastic science fiction novel from the father of the genre, 'The Sleeper Aw...
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    25,36 €

  • World Brain
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'World Brain' is an article written by H. G. Wells and first contributed to the new 'Encyclopédie Française' in 1937. It explores the idea of a 'permanent world encyclopaedia' that would contain 'the whole human memory' and that would be 'a world synthesis of bibliography and documentation with the indexed archives of the world.' Fascinating and arguably prophetic reading, 'Wor...
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    17,89 €

  • You Can’t Be Too Careful
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'You Can’t Be Too Careful' is a novel written by H. G. Wells and first published in 1941. 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 Machi...
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    26,43 €

  • The Undying Fire
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    'The Undying Fire' is a theological fantasy novel written by H. G. Wells, first published in 1919. Job Huss is a modern man who is struggling to come to terms with the fact that his life is falling apart. Unbeknownst to him, God and Satan are in agreement that the man’s ancestor, the Biblical Job, was not put though a stern enough of a test, and contrive to have a rematch of th...
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    21,28 €

  • The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman
    H. G. Wells / HGWells
    Although Sir Isaac Harman didn’t think much of the suffragette movement, his female employees certainly did, and he thought it prescient that he too should do his bit for women’s rights. His wife totally agreed, so he locked her up. However, this gesture was to have far-reaching reverberations as Sir Isaac’s wife becomes the absolute embodiment of women’s independence. 'The Wif...
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    29,50 €


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