The War of the Worlds (Tor Classics) - Softcover

Wells, H G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0812505158 ISBN 13: 9780812505153

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand, 1993

Synopsis

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title--offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.

This edition of War of the Worlds includes a Introduction, Biographical Note, and Afterword by James Gunn.

They came form outer space--Mars, to be exact.

With deadly heat-rays and giant fighting machine they want to conquer Earth and keep humans as their slaves.

Nothing seems to stop them as they spread terror and death across the planet. It is the start of the most important war in Earth's history.

And Earth will never be the same.

About this title

Review:

"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 Publisher:

This wonderful series if brought back to life in freshly coloured new UK editions, designed to entrance and engage another generation. Issue 1 of the new series. As collectable, and as readable, as ever. Great for reluctant readers too.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Publishers New Zealand
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0812505158
• ISBN 13: 9780812505153
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 204