Other editions of book Star Begotten: A Biological Fantasia

Herbert George Wells, better known as H. G. Wells, was an English writer best known for such science fiction novels as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. He was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and produced works in many different genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary.

Here for your delectation is the SPECTACULAR AND RARE-----------------STAR-BEGOTTEN by H.G. Wells.............Star Begotten is a 1937 novel by H. G. Wells. It tells the story of a series of men who conjecture upon the possibility of the human race being altered by Martians to replace their own dying planet.........This is the softcover only stated MANOR EDITION FROM 1975. Other than a hint of age, the book (no dj) is in excellent reading condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc.---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe. So bid now for this magnificent, impossible-to-find LITERARY / SCIENCE FICTION COLLECTIBLE.

First edition. Written by H.G. Wells 1866-1946 one of the greatest sci-fi authors of the twentieth century, this book was published directly after the controversy and success of The Croquet Player. Star-Begotten is a tale in which "science, prophecy, and a keen appreciation of today's problems are skillfully blended. Credibly, plausibly, he leads his reader from one astounding hypothesis to another, and arrives at a conclusion which is logical, satisfying, and altogether fantastic" dust jacket . Bound in orange cloth with black accents and gilt lettering. Dust jacket slightly worn and soiled with minor tears at edges. Endpapers discolored due to age. Inside clean. x , 218 pages. cloth, dust jacket. small 8vo..

The book readdresses the idea of the existence of Martians, famously written about in The War of the Worlds (1898). The dialog of Star-Begotten makes brief cursory references Wells's earlier novel The War of the Worlds, referring to it as having been written by "Conan Doyle or one of those people". The protagonist of the story Joseph Davis, who is an author of popular histories, becomes overtaken with suspicion that he and his family have already been exposed and are starting to change.