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Discover the chilling realms of imagination with 'Scientific and Horrific Stories,' a captivating collection of short fiction by the legendary H. G. Wells. This brand new trade paperback, published by West Margin Press in 2023, showcases twenty-six captivating tales that blend science fiction with elements of horror and adventure. Dive into the early works that shaped modern literature, including classics such as 'The Time Machine' and 'The War of the Worlds.' Wells' masterful storytelling and innovative ideas continue to influence writers and filmmakers alike. Experience the thrill of time travel in 'The Chronic Argonauts,' and embark on a harrowing journey of survival and greed in 'Aepyornis Island.' This collection is perfect for fans of speculative fiction, horror enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of narrative storytelling. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition is a must-have for collectors and new readers alike. Embrace the extraordinary with 'Scientific and Horrific Stories' and explore the dark corners of Wells's imagination today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781513201290
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: West Margin Press
Description:
Scientific and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by H. G. Wells. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of English servants, H. G. Wells would become one of the most revered writers of his day.
His stories of adventure, utopia, and terror inspired such vastly different figures as Vladimir Nabokov, Winston Churchill, Jorge Luis Borges, and Sinclair Lewis. Many of his novels have been adapted for film, theater, radio, and television, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), and The War of the Worlds (1898).
Scientific and Horrific Stories includes twenty-six tales from across Wells’ career. “The Chronic Argonauts,” written while Wells was recuperating from an illness with friends in Stoke-on-Trent, is a story of time travel set in rural Wales that predates his beloved The Time Machine by seven years. “Æpyornis Island” is a terrifying tale of greed and survival that originally appeared in an 1894 issue of the Pall Mall Budget. Tasked with finding rare Aepyornis eggs, a rugged Englishman named Butcher ventures to a remote swamp on the island of Madagascar. When one of the eggs unexpectedly hatches, he is left stranded and at the mercy of a vicious creature that was believed to be extinct. In “The Diamond Maker,” which also appeared in the Pall Mall Budget, a destitute man tells a wealthy businessman about his years as a maker of artificial diamonds, a time of great promise that ultimately led to his downfall.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of H. G. W
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781513201290
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: West Margin Press
Description:
Scientific and Horrific Stories is a collection of short fiction by H. G. Wells. Despite his humble beginnings as the son of English servants, H. G. Wells would become one of the most revered writers of his day.
His stories of adventure, utopia, and terror inspired such vastly different figures as Vladimir Nabokov, Winston Churchill, Jorge Luis Borges, and Sinclair Lewis. Many of his novels have been adapted for film, theater, radio, and television, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), and The War of the Worlds (1898).
Scientific and Horrific Stories includes twenty-six tales from across Wells’ career. “The Chronic Argonauts,” written while Wells was recuperating from an illness with friends in Stoke-on-Trent, is a story of time travel set in rural Wales that predates his beloved The Time Machine by seven years. “Æpyornis Island” is a terrifying tale of greed and survival that originally appeared in an 1894 issue of the Pall Mall Budget. Tasked with finding rare Aepyornis eggs, a rugged Englishman named Butcher ventures to a remote swamp on the island of Madagascar. When one of the eggs unexpectedly hatches, he is left stranded and at the mercy of a vicious creature that was believed to be extinct. In “The Diamond Maker,” which also appeared in the Pall Mall Budget, a destitute man tells a wealthy businessman about his years as a maker of artificial diamonds, a time of great promise that ultimately led to his downfall.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of H. G. W