This handsome gift edition presents H. G. Wells classic work of science fiction, The War of the Worlds, featuring a luxurious, silver-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.

In  this thrilling tale of alien invasion, H. G. Wells changed the face of  the science fiction genre. Following the travails of an unnamed  narrator, The War of the Worlds reveals the true terror of life  under an implacable and enigmatic foe. Armed with terrifying killing  machines, black smoke and Heat-Rays, the Martians arrive in London and  quickly subdue the resistance put up by British forces. Faced with  extraordinary odds and a world changed beyond all recognition, nothing  less than the survival of the human race is at stake. 
 
This pocket gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction.
 
ABOUT THE SERIES:  Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic  literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks  are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.