{"product_id":"war-worlds-hg-wells-9780241382707","title":"The War of the Worlds | H.G. 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G. Wells\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eEditor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePatrick Parrinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eContributors\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eAndy Sawyer, Brian Aldiss, Patrick Parrinder\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eIllustrator\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCoralie Bickford-Smith\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePenguin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSeptember 17, 2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eScience Fiction, Classic Literature, British Fiction, Alien Invasion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eRegarded as the first modern tale of extraterrestrial invasion, H.G. Wells's \u003cem\u003eThe War of the Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e remains a towering achievement in science fiction literature. The narrative begins shortly after a shooting star is observed streaking from Mars to Earth. When a strange cylinder is discovered on Horsell Common in London, curious locals approach it peacefully. However, they are met with swift destruction from a terrifying heat-ray as tentacled invaders emerge from the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAs the powerful Martians construct colossal killing machines, employing toxic black gas and incendiary weapons to obliterate all in their path, human civilization is pushed to the brink of extinction. Yet, the resilience and unforeseen forces of Earth offer a glimmer of hope against the technologically superior foe. This Penguin Classics edition is enriched by a full biographical essay on Wells, an illuminating introduction by Brian Aldiss exploring the novel's socioreligious themes, and detailed notes that contextualize the story for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis beautifully crafted edition is essential for science fiction enthusiasts, students of classic British literature, and book collectors looking to add one of the genre's foundational texts to their physical library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH. G. Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e (1866–1946) was an English writer and one of the pioneers of the science fiction genre. Often referred to as the \"father of science fiction,\" his visionary works, including \u003cem\u003eThe Time Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Man\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe War of the Worlds\u003c\/em\u003e, established themes and tropes that continue to shape the genre today. His work spans literature, history, and social commentary, leaving an indelible mark on modern storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eRecognized globally as one of the most influential and seminal science fiction novels ever published.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eThe basis for numerous iconic adaptations, including Orson Welles's notorious 1938 radio drama, Jeff Wayne's musical version, and Steven Spielberg's 2005 blockbuster film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFeatures an exquisite, collectible hardcover design by Coralie Bickford-Smith.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"The War of the Worlds: Penguin Clothbound Classics\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"H. 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