Classics Reimagined The Time Machine


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Retold with stunning modern illustration by the studio team Ale + Ale, The Time Machine is a masterpiece of invention and storytelling from the father of science fiction, H. G. Wells. In this unabridged classic, the time-traveling protagonist is propelled by his machine to the distant year of 802,701 AD. To his horror, he finds only a decaying Earth that is being gradually swallowed by the Sun, and where two strange species—the delicate Eloi and the fierce, subterranean Morlocks—inhabit an eerie dystopia. The Time Machine is a must-read for any science-fiction fan. The collage illustrations complement the story through vivid imagery and detail. Key passages of the book are highlighted in eye-catching typography, further enhancing the experience. The Classics Reimagined series is a library of stunning collector's editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most well-loved, widely read, and avidly collected literature from renowned authors. From Frankenstein to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and from Jane Austen to Edgar Allan Poe, collect every beautiful volume.




The Time Machine illustrated


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The Time Machine by H. G. Wells is a science fiction classic, which lends itself well to visualization. This version, illustrated by Yoann Laurent-Rouault, an illustrator master who graduated from the Beaux-Arts, and published in the international literary collection Memoria Books, is a reference on the time travel theme. Wells transports us in the year 802 701, in a society made up of the “Elois”, who live peacefully in a kind of big Garden of Eden, eating fruits and sleeping high up, while underground lives another species, also descending from men, the “Morlocks”, who do not stand the light anymore, living in the dark for too long now. At night, they return to the surface, going back up by the wells, in order to kidnap some Elois that they eat ; these last became livestock unknowingly. In The Time Machine, made into a movie several times, the last of them in 2002 by Simon Wells, the great-grandson of H. G. Wells, time is both a pretext to move the class struggle and warn... and also, in a way, a full character, who fascinates, arbitrates, transcends... The illustrations come to reinforce the time travel and provide a new experience to the reader.




The Time Machine and the Island of Doctor Moreau


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Science fiction-roman. En engelsk videnskabsmand opfinder en maskine, med hvilken han kan rejse i tiden




The Time Machine


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Title: The Time Machine Author: H.G. Wells Description: H.G. Wells' timeless classic, "The Time Machine," takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through the realms of science fiction and the boundless possibilities of time travel. First published in 1895, this novella is a pioneering work that not only introduced the concept of time travel to the world but also delved deep into the socio-political and philosophical implications of this extraordinary idea. The story follows the adventures of an unnamed protagonist, often referred to as the Time Traveler, who invents a remarkable device that allows him to transcend the limits of time and space. As he explores the far-future landscape of Earth, he encounters two distinct and strikingly contrasting civilizations: the childlike and gentle Eloi and the subterranean, fearsome Morlocks. Through his experiences in these future worlds, the Time Traveler grapples with questions of evolution, societal decay, and the ultimate fate of humanity. Wells' narrative is a thought-provoking meditation on the nature of time and the consequences of technological advancement. His vivid and imaginative storytelling offers readers a gripping adventure while also challenging them to contemplate the potential consequences of unchecked progress. "The Time Machine" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its timeless exploration of the human condition, the paradoxes of time, and the enduring power of speculative fiction. Wells' work remains an essential and influential piece of science fiction literature, inviting readers to venture into the unknown and contemplate the mysteries of time itself.




The Time Machine


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H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" launched the science fiction genre. Over time, it has been adapted into different formats, and with each adaptation, changes from the original had to be made. This edition is the one as Wells himself wrote it for the very first time, in 1895.




Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - the Original 1886 Classic (Reader's Library Classics)


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The disturbing Mr. Hyde is making his repugnant presence known in late 19th Century London. But punishment for his vile acts are always parried by the good, and well-respected, Dr. Jekyll. Soon, the secret relationship between the two men will be revealed.A classic that continues to be referenced today, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde will forever be locked in literary history.




The Time Machine


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. The fire burned brightly, and the soft radiance of the incandescent lights in the lilies of silver caught the bubbles that flashed and passed in our glasses. Our chairs, being his patents, embraced and caressed us rather than submitted to be sat upon, and there was that luxurious after-dinner atmosphere when thought roams gracefully free of the trammels of precision.




The Time Machine and the War of the Worlds


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Contents:The Time MachineWar of the WorldsThe Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His grey eyes shone and twinkled, and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fire burned brightly, and the soft radiance of the incandescent lights in the lilies of silver caught the bubbles that flashed and passed in our glasses. Our chairs, being his patents, embraced and caressed us rather than submitted to be sat upon, and there was that luxurious after-dinner atmosphere when thought roams gracefully free of the trammels of precision. And he put it to us in this way—marking the points with a lean forefinger—as we sat and lazily admired his earnestness over this new paradox (as we thought it) and his fecundity.




The Time Machine


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The revolutionary novel that catapulted readers into the future, from the father of science fiction, H.G. Wells. “I’ve had a most amazing time....” So begins the Time Traveller’s astonishing firsthand account of his journey eight hundred thousand years beyond his own era—and the story that launched H. G. Wells’s successful career. With a speculative leap that still fires the imagination, Wells sends his brave explorer to face a future burdened with our greatest hopes...and our darkest fears. A pull of the Time Machine’s lever propels him to the age of a slowly dying Earth. There he discovers two bizarre races—the ethereal Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks—who not only symbolize the duality of human nature, but offer a terrifying portrait of tomorrow as well. Published in 1895, this masterpiece of invention captivated readers on the threshold of a new century. Thanks to Wells’s expert storytelling and provocative insight, The Time Machine will continue to enthrall readers for generations to come. With an Introduction by Greg Bear and an Afterword by Simon J. James




An English Library


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