The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, Lou Cameron Wells science fiction of the Martian invasion, told through the eyes of an ordinary man. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Towards the end of the nineteenth century, several newspapers in England carried a small account of the discovery of a mass of flaming gas, chiefly hydrogen, originating on the planet Mars and moving with enormous speed towards the Earth. The news item, however, was so insignificant, that I, as well as the rest of the world, ignored what proved to be one of the gravest dangers that ever threatened the human race..." So begins this exciting version of Wellss science fiction of the Martian invasion, told through the eyes of an ordinary man. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of H. G. Wells, theme discussions and study questions, offering the reader the ability to further explore Wellss terrifying tale. The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumass The Three Musketeers, and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new Vintage Replica hardback edition is part of a continuing effort to make Classics Illustrated available to all, be they young readers just beginning their journeys into the great world of classic literature, or collectors who have fond memories of this much loved comic book series. Author Biography Herbert George Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English author now best known for his science-fiction novels, which include "The Time Machine", "The First Men in the Moon" and "The Invisible Man". American illustrator and writer LOU CAMERON attended the California School of Fine Arts. He was active as a comic book artist in the 1950s. He was a versatile artist for Gilbertons Classics Illustrated series. drawing comic adaptations of novels by Herbert George Wells, Ann S. Stephans, Alexandre Dumas, Emile Zola and Robert Louis Stevenson.He was furthermore a contributor to the mystery titles published by Atlas, including Astonishing Comics, Journey into Mystery, Uncanny Tales and Journey Into Unknown Worlds. He illustrated stories in the same genre for DC titles like House of Mystery, House of Secrets and Tales of the Unexpected, as well as Ace Periodicals Baffling Mysteries, Web of Mystery and Hand of Fate. He additionally did horror stories for St. John Publishing and romance and western features for Story Comics. In 1951 and 1952 he did a syndicated feature called So It Sesms.During the same period, Cameron was active as a pulp book illustrator. From 1957 he focused on his work has a writer, which he has done under his own name but also as Julie Cameron, Dagmar, Mary Manning and Ramsay Thorne. Among his many (mainly suspense, war and western) novels are Beyond the Scarlet Door, The Amphorae Pirates, Belle of Fort Smith and The Dirty War of Sgt. Slade, as well as the Stringer western series. Details ISBN1911238590 Publisher Classic Comic Store Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1911238590 ISBN-13 9781911238591 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2018-05-17 Author Lou Cameron Series Classics Illustrated Vintage Replica Hardcover Language English Series Number 1 Pages 52 UK Release Date 2018-05-17 Imprint Classic Comic Store Ltd Place of Publication Thatcham Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2018-05-17 NZ Release Date 2018-05-17 Illustrator Lou Cameron DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Audience Age 0-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123399756;

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