The First Men in the Moon : A Critical Text of the 1901 London First Edition, With an Introduction and Appendices (Annotated H.G. Wells, 6) (Annotated Hg Wells) (Library Binding)

by H. G. Wells (Author), Leon E. Stover (Author, Editor)

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This deluxe edition of the Wells standard includes the critical text of the 1901 London first edition plus a scholarly introduction, appendixes, annotations, and photos. More for the academics.
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"a crucial guide to these classics of science fiction" -- Fosfax

"extensively annotated and analyzed.... The notes demonstrate that Wells was well-read in science as well as in the literature of fanciful travel beyond the earth" -- C&RL News

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 321 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company; annotated edition edition (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786404116
• ISBN-13: 978-0786404117
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,611,785 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent annotated series of hg wells' SF works, February 2, 2009

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This is an excellent critical edition of the initial edition of the Men in the Moon by Leon Stover.
Most reprints of the Time Machine and other of Wells' SF novels typically use later revisions.
Stover argues effectively for the greater artistic merit of the initial editions. It is part of a series
of extensively annotated editions of Wells' science fiction. The editor also has a lengthy introduction
which discusses the context and ideas permeating each novel. Stover makes good use of previous
studies while also providing his own illuminating analyses. What I like is that Stover keeps
close to what Wells wrote and said in his various books and recorded conversations rather
than spinning some personal take on the novel. Please do not confuse this with a
typical reprint of his sf novels. It is much more. Serious readers of HG Wells should get the series.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent annotation for excellent science fiction, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

The notes to The First Men In The Moon's text were truly informative.You can find out much about the times,as well as the advancement of the telegraph as well as ideas had at the turn of the century concerning space-travel.Wells was much,much more than a science-fiction writer.