The Shape of Things to Come

H.G. Wells

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Gollancz
08 August 2017

Science fiction; Sci-Fi Alternate History; Society; GALAXY Special Event 1

Series: S.F. Masterworks

When Dr Philip Raven, a diplomat working for the League of Nations, dies in the 1930s, he leaves behind a book of dreams outlining the visions he has been experiencing for many years. These visions seem to be glimpses into the future, detailing events that will occur on Earth for the next two hundred years.

This fictional 'history of the future' proved prescient in many ways, as Wells predicted events such as the Second World War, the rise of chemical warfare, climate change and the growing instability of the Middle East.

By: H.G. Wells
Imprint: Gollancz
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 314g
ISBN: 9781473221659
ISBN 10: 147322165X
Series: S.F. Masterworks
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 08 August 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

H.G. Wells was born in Bromley, Kent in 1866. After working as a draper's apprentice and pupil-teacher, he won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in 1884, studying under T. H. Huxley. It was with THE TIME MACHINE (1895) that he had his real breakthrough. Today he is regarded as one of the all-time greatest authors of science fiction.

Reviews for The Shape of Things to Come

Wells is the Prospero of all brave new worlds of the mind, and the Shakespeare of science fiction The greatest science fiction writer of them all The founding father and presiding genius of UK science fiction - The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Wells's scientific romances were works of art with unique relevance for our times