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The Food of the Gods
H. G. Wells
It was his bold, daring and hugely innovative books that first introduced readers to the concept of time travel, invisibility, genetic experimentation and interstellar invasion - ideas that have gone on to inspire future generations and given rise to the entire science fiction industry.
290 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | November 27, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780571247158 |
| Publishers | Faber & Faber |
| Pages | 290 |
| Dimensions | 199 × 122 × 23 mm · 322 g |
| Language | English |
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