Books by H G Wells

Portrait of H G Wells

H. G. Wells stands as one of the great pioneers of modern science fiction, blending scientific curiosity with a sharp eye for social commentary. His works opened new frontiers of imagination, exploring time travel, alien invasion and the far-reaching consequences of technological progress with a clarity that still feels remarkably fresh.

Beyond his visionary tales, Wells was a prolific thinker whose ideas reflected both hope and apprehension for humanity's future. His storytelling continues to inspire readers and writers alike, offering thrilling adventure while raising timeless questions about human ambition, morality and the destiny of civilisation.

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  • The Invisible Man: Annotated Edition (Alma

    Alma Books Ltd The Invisible Man: Annotated Edition (Alma

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe mysterious Griffin arrives at a picturesque English inn during a snowstorm, swaddled in bandages which cover his face and with his eyes hidden behind dark glasses. His odd get-up and irascible behavior intrigue the locals, who believe him to be the victim of an accident. However, the true reason for Griffin’s outfit is far stranger: underneath those clothes, he is completely invisible. As the cause of Griffin’s state of transparency is revealed, his nefarious and destructive intentions become clear. One of the foundational texts of science fiction, The Invisible Man has inspired numerous film and TV adaptations and remains chilling in its depiction of scientific experimentation gone wrong.Trade ReviewI personally consider the greatest of English living writers [to be] H.G. Wells. -- Upton Sinclair

    1 in stock

    £8.20

  • The Red Room and Other Stories

    Benediction Classics The Red Room and Other Stories

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £11.87

  • The Red Room and Other Stories

    Benediction Classics The Red Room and Other Stories

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £11.87

  • War of the Worlds

    Real Reads War of the Worlds

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBut planet Earth was not only being watched – soon it would be invaded by monstrous creatures from Mars who strode about the land in great mechanical tripods, bringing death and destruction with them. What can possibly stop an invading army equipped with heat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race? This is one man’s story of that incredible invasion, from the time the first Martians land near his home town, to the destruction of London. Is this the end of human life on Earth?

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Time Machine

    Real Reads Time Machine

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe time traveller has invented a time machine. Its capabilities are beyond even his fertile imagination. Hundreds of thousand of years in the future, the beautiful Eloi people live in a Garden of Eden. But why are the Eloi so fearful of the dark? What horrors lurk beneath the surface of their world? What will the time traveller learn about the future? Will he survive the evil he encounters? Even if he can find his stolen machine, will it return him safely home? What does his future hold? What is the future of the human race?

    15 in stock

    £6.99

  • Time Machine, The

    Classic Comic Store Ltd Time Machine, The

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    £8.84

  • The Invisible Man

    Aziloth Books The Invisible Man

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.67

  • The Island of Dr Moreau

    Aziloth Books The Island of Dr Moreau

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £9.35

  • The Time Machine

    Pan Macmillan The Time Machine

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisA brilliant scientist constructs a machine, which, with the pull of a lever, propels him to the year AD 802,701. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of The Time Machine features an introduction by Dr Mark Bould.The Time Traveller finds himself in a verdant, seemingly idyllic landscape where he is greeted by the diminutive Eloi people. The Eloi are beautiful but weak and indolent, and the explorer is perplexed by their fear of the dark. He soon discovers the reason for their fear - the Eloi are not the only race to have inherited the earth. When his time machine disappears, the Time Traveller must descend alone into the subterranean tunnels of the Morlocks - a terrifying, carnivorous people who toil in darkness - to reclaim it.

    7 in stock

    £10.44

  • The War of the Worlds

    Pan Macmillan The War of the Worlds

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisShooting stars tear across the night sky, then a gigantic artificial cylinder descends from Mars to land near London. Inquisitive locals gather round, only to be struck down by a murderous Heat-Ray. Giant destructive machines disgorge from the cylinder, destroying everything in their path on a merciless march towards the capital. Can humanity survive this Martian onslaught? A gripping adventure written in semi-documentary style, The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells is the seminal man versus machine adventure which has inspired countless science fiction stories and novels. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The War of the Worlds contains an introduction by author James P. Blaylock.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

    3 in stock

    £10.44

  • Food of the Gods

    Classic Comic Store Ltd Food of the Gods

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    Book SynopsisA scientist discovers a new substance which makes animals grow to several times their normal size, but soon the substance enters the food chain and the giant animals run amuck!Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of

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    £8.76

  • The War of the Worlds

    Classic Comic Store Ltd The War of the Worlds

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    Book Synopsis"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 Wells?s 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 Wells?s terrifying tale.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas?s 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.

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    £15.27

  • H.G. Wells - The Collection: Timeless Adventures

    Headline Publishing Group H.G. Wells - The Collection: Timeless Adventures

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    Book SynopsisH.G. Wells's genius is perfectly shown in this collection of his most famous and enduring stories. From the eerily prescient visions of the future in The Time Machine to the palpable fear and paranoia of an alien invasion in The War of the Worlds, each is a masterpiece in its own right. Whether for devoted Wells aficionados or readers discovering his work for the first time, this collection is an essential addition to the library of any science fiction fan. Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Time Machine • The Island of Doctor Moreau • The Invisible Man • The War of the Worlds • The Lord of the Dynamos • The Diamond Maker • The Cone • The Red Room • The Star • A Dream of Armageddon • The Country of the Blind • A Moonlight Fable • The Door in the Wall • The Sea Raiders.

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    £13.49

  • War of the Worlds, The

    Baker Street Press War of the Worlds, The

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBut planet Earth was not only being watched – soon it would be invaded by monstrous creatures from Mars who strode about the land in great mechanical tripods, bringing death and destruction with them. What can possibly stop an invading army equipped with heat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race? This is one man’s story of that incredible invasion, from the time the first Martians land near his home town, to the destruction of London. Is this the end of human life on Earth?

    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • Time Machine, The

    Baker Street Press Time Machine, The

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe time traveller has invented a time machine. Its capabilities are beyond even his fertile imagination. Hundreds of thousand of years in the future, the beautiful Eloi people live in a Garden of Eden. But why are the Eloi so fearful of the dark? What horrors lurk beneath the surface of their world? What will the time traveller learn about the future? Will he survive the evil he encounters? Even if he can find his stolen machine, will it return him safely home? What does his future hold? What is the future of the human race?

    15 in stock

    £7.99

  • The Rights of Man: or, What Are We Fighting For?

    Renard Press Ltd The Rights of Man: or, What Are We Fighting For?

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn 1940 the Second World War continued to rage, and atrocities wreaked around the globe made international waves. Wells, a socialist and prominent political thinker as well as a first-rate novelist, set down in The Rights of Man a stirring manifesto, designed to instruct the international community on how best to safeguard human rights. The work gained traction, and was soon under discussion for becoming actual legislation. Although Wells didn't live to see it enacted, his words laid the groundwork for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which enshrined human rights in law for the first time, and was adopted by the United Nations in 1948, changing the course of history for ever and granting fundamental rights to billions.Trade Review'A born story-teller.' (J.B. Priestly) 'A great artist. (Vladimir Nabokov)Table of ContentsIntroduction: 'He Told Us So' by Burhan Sonmez, Preface, The Rights of Man, or, What Are We Fighting For? (i. Imperative Need for a Declaration, ii. Security from Violence, iii. Habeas Corpus, iv. Democratic Law, v. The New Tyranny of the Dossier, vi. The Right to Subsistence, vii. The Right to Work and to Have Possessions, viii. Free Market and Profit-Seeking, ix. The Revised Declaration, x. A French Parallel, xi. An Alternative Draft and Some Further Suggestions, xii. The New Map of the World, xiii. A Book for Which the World Is Waiting), Note on the Text, Notes

    15 in stock

    £7.15

  • The Time Machine

    Chiltern Publishing The Time Machine

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £18.00

  • The Time Machine

    Independent Publishing Corporation The Time Machine

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.24

  • The Country of the Blind: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition

    15 in stock

    £11.99

  • The Invisible Man: (Illustrated Edition)

    Skyhorse Publishing The Invisible Man: (Illustrated Edition)

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWith an all-new illustrations, experience this classic pioneering tale of science fiction by H.G. Wells. West Sussex. A mysterious man in a long-sleeved trench coat, gloves, and a wide-brimmed hat arrives at Mr. and Mrs. Hall's inn. His face is almost entirely concealed (much like most of his personality and identity), except for a fake pink nose. He keeps to himself, working in his rooms during the day, only leaving at night. Griffin's peculiar habits quickly make him the talk of the town. After his landlady demands he pay his rent, he reveals his invisibility to her. In an altercation, the invisible man is forced out of the inn without his scientific equipment and notebooks. He sheds his clothing, but arms himself with an iron pipe. After being trailed by a stranger who accidentally pushes him into the bushes, the invisible man commits his first murder. Soon he meets Thomas Marvel and recruits him to be his assistant. But Marvel has other plans and reports Griffin to the police. Outcast and deranged, the invisible man takes shelter in the house of Dr. Kemp, a former acquaintance from medical school. There, he reveals his true identity, the origins of his invisibility, and his plot for revenge. Meanwhile, Kemp has already reported Griffin to the authorities, and tragedy ensues. Originally published in 1897, The Invisible Man is considered a landmark work of H.G. Wells and helped established him as the father of science fiction. Prepare to be captivated by the stunning new art by renowned illustrator, Howie Green, in this handsome new edition of a time-honored tale.

    1 in stock

    £10.44

  • The Time Machine - the Original 1895 Classic

    Reader's Library Classics The Time Machine - the Original 1895 Classic

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £10.90

  • Reclam Philipp Jun. Die Zeitmaschine

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £7.23

  • Reclam Philipp Jun. Der gestohlene Bazillus. Unheimliche Geschichten

    7 in stock

    7 in stock

    £7.66

  • Reclam Philipp Jun. The War of the Worlds

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £7.40

  • Diogenes Verlag AG Die Geschichte unserer Welt

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £11.40

  • Diogenes Verlag AG Der Krieg Der Welten

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.69

  • dtv Verlagsgesellschaft A Story of the Days to Come. Eine Geschichte

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £12.60

  • dtv Verlagsgesellschaft Die Insel des Dr Moreau Roman

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    £11.40

  • Der Krieg der Welten

    Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. Der Krieg der Welten

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    3 in stock

    £14.36

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH H.G. Wells Der Krieg der Welten 1

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    £11.40

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH H.G. Wells Der Krieg der Welten 2

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    £11.40

  • Carlsen Verlag GmbH H.G. Wells Der Krieg der Welten 3

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  • FISCHER Taschenbuch Der Krieg der Welten Die Zeitmaschine

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £12.60

  • Nikol Verlagsges.mbH H.G. Wells 2 Bände im Schuber

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    1 in stock

    £16.96

  • Anaconda Verlag Die Zeitmaschine The Time Machine Zweisprachige

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £7.27

  • Anaconda Verlag H.G. Wells Gesammelte Werke Die Zeitmaschine

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    £13.18

  • Anaconda Verlag Die Insel des Dr. Moreau

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    2 in stock

    £7.24

  • This Misery of Boots

    Outlook Verlag This Misery of Boots

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £9.86

  • Der Unsichtbare

    Books on Demand Der Unsichtbare

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £11.90

  • Der Mann, der Wunder vollbringen konnte: und Der

    Books on Demand Der Mann, der Wunder vollbringen konnte: und Der

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    £10.50

  • In der Tiefe: und Flug zum Titan / Eine Herberge

    Books on Demand In der Tiefe: und Flug zum Titan / Eine Herberge

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    1 in stock

    £10.50

  • Hase und Igel Verlag GmbH Die Zeitmaschine Schulausgabe

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £8.50

  • Nikol Verlagsges.mbH Krieg der Welten mit Illustrationen von Henrique

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.60

  • Nikol Verlagsges.mbH Die Zeitmaschine

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £7.00

  • Edition Phantasia Ein modernes Utopia

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    £17.01

  • Liebeskind Verlagsbhdlg. Die Insel des Doktor Moreau

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £25.60

  • Splitter Verlag H.G. Wells. Die Zeitmaschine

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £14.40

  • Mantikore Verlag Der Unsichtbare

    3 in stock

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    3 in stock

    £13.25

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