Accessible for scholars, students, and general readers, this exploration of H. G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds examines the history of this 1897 science fiction serial novel and charts its
impact on popular culture in various genres over the years. The first parts of the book look at the writing, publishing, and reception of the original novel. Part 3 examines multimedia
adaptations, including the original newspaper serial, Orson Wells’s 1938 radio broadcast, other radio dramas based on The War of the Worlds, Hollywood films, and its role as inspiration for
Jeff Wayne’s rock opera. Part 4 deals with the literary heritage of The War of the Worlds. The book includes a chronology, a list of H. G. Wells’s books published 1895-1900, and a map of places
he lived and locations in the story. The book is illustrated with b&w photos and movie posters. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
