THE WAR OF THE WORLDS 1964

THE WAR OF THE WORLDS by H.G. Wells copyright 1964; illustrated by Shannon Stirnweis; Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wis.; hardbound in colorful illustrated boards; very good condition, no dust jacket issued. slight yellowing around edges. Name was written in it and blacked out with marker description When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H.G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that is both startlingly up-to-date and in touch with the most ancient of human fears. 280 pages; measures about 7 3/4" X 5 6/8". Illustrated by Shannon Stirnweis. Please use pictures as part of the description. Bundle and save