1933 HG Wells 1ed The Invisible Man Science Fiction Mystery Classic Photoplay
“What on earth would a man do with himself, if something did not stand in his way?”
– H.G. Wells
Herbert George Wells was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, including even a book on war games. He is best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a “father of science fiction”, along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.
This masterpiece of science fiction is the fascinating story of Griffin, a scientist who creates a serum to render himself invisible, and his descent into madness that follows.
First photoplay editions are considered quite rare and valuable. While the copyright page states 1897, the photographs of actors include Gloria Stuart, who wasn’t born until 1910. The title itself is different from the original as publishers Grosset and Dunlap added ‘A Fantastic Sensation’ that was not in the original. Nevertheless, this is a fine, first edition printing of one of the most famous works of American horror literature!
1933 HG Wells 1ed The Invisible Man Science Fiction Mystery Classic Photoplay
“What on earth would a man do with himself, if something did not stand in his way?”
– H.G. Wells
Herbert George Wells was an English writer. He was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, including even a book on war games. He is best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a “father of science fiction”, along with Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.
This masterpiece of science fiction is the fascinating story of Griffin, a scientist who creates a serum to render himself invisible, and his descent into madness that follows.
First photoplay editions are considered quite rare and valuable. While the copyright page states 1897, the photographs of actors include Gloria Stuart, who wasn’t born until 1910. The title itself is different from the original as publishers Grosset and Dunlap added ‘A Fantastic Sensation’ that was not in the original. Nevertheless, this is a fine, first edition printing of one of the most famous works of American horror literature!
Item number: #25545
Price: $950
WELLS, H.G.
The invisible man : A Fantastic Sensation
New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1933]. First photoplay edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [6], 279, [3]
- Illustrated endpapers
- Provenance: Handwritten – Miss Sandra Greenwood, 1954
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Red cloth
- original dust jacket
- Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
- Rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at $1500
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25545
Category
Literature
Authors
WELLS, H.G.
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete
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