War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (1988, Mass Market)

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Topic: Classics, Science Fiction / Action & Adventure, Science Fiction / Alien Contact, Literary, Science Fiction / General TitleLeading: The ISBN-10: 0553213385 Item Height: 0.5 in ISBN-13: 9780553213386 Item Length: 6.9 in Edition Description: Reprint Features: Reprint Item Weight: 3.7 Oz Language: English Number of Pages: 208 Pages Dewey Edition: 23 Author: H.G. Wells Genre: Fiction brand: Random House Publishing Group Format: Mass Market Publisher: Random House Publishing Group Synopsis: H.G. Wells's science fiction classic, the first novel to explore the possibilities of intelligent life from other planets, it still startling and vivid nearly after a century after its appearance, and a half-century after Orson Wells's infamous 1938 radio adaptation. The daring portrayal of aliens landing on English soil, with its themes of interplanetary imperialism, technological holocaust and chaos, is central to the career of H.G. Wells, who died at the dawn of the atomic age. The survival of mankind in the face of "vast and cool and unsympathetic" scientific powers spinning out of control was a crucial theme throughout his work. Visionary, shocking and chilling, The War Of The Worlds has lost none of its impact since its first publication in 1898. Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 1988 gtin13: 9780553213386 Book Title: War of the Worlds Item Width: 4.3 in Reviews: "The creations of Mr. Wells . . . belong unreservedly to an age and degree of scientific knowledge far removed from the present, though I will not say entirely beyond the limits of the possible." - Jules Verne, "The creations of Mr. Wells . . . belong unreservedly to an age and degree of scientific knowledge far removed from the present, though I will not say entirely beyond the limits of the possible." -Jules Verne From the Trade Paperback edition., "The creations of Mr. Wells . . . belong unreservedly to an age and degree of scientific knowledge far removed from the present, though I will not say entirely beyond the limits of the possible." -Jules Verne Dewey Decimal: 823.912

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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.