H.G. Wells on film : the utopian nightmare / by Don G. Smith.

Author/creator Smith, Don G., 1950-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2002.
Descriptionvii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Subjects
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946--Television adaptations.
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946--Film adaptations.
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946--Television adaptations.
Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946--Film adaptations.
Science fiction films--History and criticism.
Dystopias.

Contents Introduction -- The time machine (1895) -- The wonderful visit (1895) -- The island of Doctor Moreau (1896) -- The wheels of chance (1896) -- The invisible man (1897) -- The man who could work miracles (1898) -- The war of the worlds (1898) -- The first men in the moon (1901) -- The story of an inexperienced ghost (1902) -- The food of the gods (1904) -- "The empire of the ants" (1905) -- Kipps (1905) -- The door in the wall (1906) -- The war in the air (1908) -- The history of Mr. Polly (1910) -- Marriage (1912) -- The passionate friends (1913) -- Three short subjects: bluebottles, the tonic, and daydreams (1928) -- The shape of things to come (1933) -- Afterword.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and index.
LCCN 2002005063
ISBN0786410582 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PR5778.F55 S64 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold