Titles in This Set 1. The War of the Worlds 2. The Time Machine 3. The Invisible Man 4. The Island of Doctor Moreau 5. The First Men in the Moon 6. The World Set Free 7. The Sleeper Awakes 8. Fascinating Short Stories Details Condition: New Format: Hardcover ISBN: 9781804454640 Publisher: Classic Editions Age Range: Adult / Young Adult Overview This eight-book hardback collection gathers the foundational science fiction of H. G. Wells in one durable, giftable set. From Martian invasion to human invisibility, time travel to genetic horror, these are the stories that effectively invented the genre. Ideal for collectors, students of classic literature, or anyone building a permanent home library, this set presents Wells' most influential novels in matching hardcover editions built to last for years of rereading. About the Books H. G. Wells is widely regarded as one of the fathers of modern science fiction, and this collection brings together the works that earned him that reputation. The War of the Worlds imagines a terrifying Martian invasion of Victorian England, while The Time Machine follows an inventor forward into a far, fractured future. The Invisible Man explores the cost of unchecked scientific ambition through a scientist who vanishes from sight, and The Island of Doctor Moreau confronts the ethics of experimentation on living creatures. The First Men in the Moon takes readers on an early lunar expedition full of Wells' inventiveness, and The World Set Free offers a startlingly prescient vision of atomic warfare decades before it became reality. The Sleeper Awakes imagines a man waking into a transformed future society, rounding out the novels with more of Wells' social commentary. The eighth volume, Fascinating Short Stories, collects further examples of his shorter fiction. Together these eight hardback volumes trace the evolution of Wells as a storyteller and social critic, combining thrilling plots with enduring questions about science, power, and human nature that remain strikingly relevant today. Eight essential Wells novels and stories in one matching hardback set Durable hardcover bindings built for repeated reading and display Brand new condition, perfect for gifting or starting a home library Foundational science fiction ideal for classic literature study or book clubs Attractive, cohesive presentation that looks striking on any bookshelf About the Author Herbert George Wells (1866–1946) was an English writer whose imaginative novels helped define modern science fiction. Rising from a modest background, he trained as a scientist before turning to fiction, drawing on that education to ground his speculative ideas. His most celebrated novels, including The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man, established themes of technology, empire, and human ambition that continue to influence writers today. Wells was also a prolific essayist and social thinker whose ideas shaped twentieth-century discourse. Why You'll Love This Collection This set delivers the complete, essential Wells experience in one cohesive hardback edition, making it easy to explore his most important novels without hunting down mismatched copies. A rewarding, giftable addition to any classic fiction lover's shelf. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from images shown, as this is the UK edition with UK ISBN.