{"product_id":"the-war-of-the-worlds-h-g-wells-9781806290680","title":"The War of the Worlds: The Ultimate Alien Invasion Classic - Humanity's Fight for Survival (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if the greatest threat to civilization came from the stars-and we were powerless to stop it?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lone astronomer glimpses a strange flicker on Mars. Days later, metallic capsules bury themselves in rural Surrey and erupt into monstrous war-machines. As London panics, an unnamed narrator flees through burning towns, ruined churches, and red weed-choked rivers while the Martians harvest human blood for their own dark evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eThe Blueprint of Alien-Invasion Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e - The original masterpiece that inspired every saucer and space laser since.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRelentless Survival Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e - On-the-ground chaos from thunderous tripod strides to the chilling silence that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eSharp Social Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e - A critique of colonialism, complacency, and technological hubris-now in clear, engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eScientific Wonder \u0026amp; Horror\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cutting-edge (for 1898!) astronomy and biology updated with modern footnotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAfterword \u0026amp; Discussion Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e - Perfect for book clubs, classrooms, and curious minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan humanity outwit an intelligence far older-and colder-than our own?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e H. G. Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806290685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806290680\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d","brand":"H. G. Wells","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47040144572671,"sku":"9781806290680","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6d7db234-2d4d-42d5-a5d2-f5f923992231.jpg?v=1752753690","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-war-of-the-worlds-h-g-wells-9781806290680","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}