H. G Wells
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Aliens
May Books on Tap: Sci-fi
Thomas Ford Library's Science Fiction Book Club Selections
Aliens
May Books on Tap: Sci-fi
Thomas Ford Library's Science Fiction Book Club Selections
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"When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H.G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that...
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"This chilling adaptation of H. G. Wells' frightening novel [has] humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earth but its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway, and the Martian machines -- hovering 'swan'-shaped vehicles of destruction' are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation"--Container.
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"Following a shipwreck, crewman Andrew Braddock washes up on a mysterious island ruled by the seemingly benevolent Dr. Moreau. Braddock will learn that this 'man of science' has been testing a serum on the island animals which is able to transform them into near-human beings. As the deranged doctor slips ever closer to insanity, Braddock's plans to escape the island along with Maria, another of the doctor's guests, is thwarted at every turn. Has Braddock's...
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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man.
Dracula: A vampire terrorizes the countryside in his search for human blood.
Frankenstein: Tampering with life and death,...
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Invisible Man: A scientist discovers a serum that makes him invisible only to find that it also slowly drives him insane and capable of committing unspeakable acts of terro..
Invisible Man Returns: Unjustly accused of murdering his brother, a convict is turned invisible and given one last chance to find the real killer.
Invisible Woman: An attractive model volunteers to test a new machine, making her invisible, and now intends to get even with her...