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2013
“The Time Machine (excerpt)”
anthologies:
The Time Traveler's Almanac
, ed. Ann VanderMeer & Jeff VanderMeer, Tor 2014
2001
The War of the Worlds
(by HGW &
Tom Kidd
) Books of Wonder
awards:
Locus Awards 2002
art book 12th place
1998
The Complete Short Stories of H. G. Wells
collection J.M. Dent, 1998
citations:
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1996
Science Fiction Hall of Fame 1997
Posthumous Inductee
winner
1988
Interzone Readers Poll 1989
all-time best sf author 17th place (tie)
1944
’42 To ’44: A Contemporary Memoir Upon Human Behavior During the Crisis of the World Revolution
nonfiction Secker & Warburg
awards:
Retro Hugo Awards 2020
related work nomination
1936
The Croquet Player
novel Chatto and Windus, 1936
citations:
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1934
Seven Famous Novels by H.G. Wells
novel Knopf, 1934
citations:
1966: The Twenty-seven All-Time Best SF Books, Analog Magazine
1956: The Twenty-six All-Time Best SF Books, Astounding Magazine
1952: The Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books, Astounding Magazine
1949: The Seventeen Basic SF Titles, Arkham Sampler
1933
The Shape of Things to Come
novel Hutchinson, 1933
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1927
The Short Stories of H.G. Wells
collection Ernest Benn , 1927
citations:
2000: The Essential SF Library, Claude Lalumière
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1952: The Twenty-Eight All-Time Best SF Books, Astounding Magazine
1949: The Seventeen Basic SF Titles, Arkham Sampler
1923
Men Like Gods
novel Cassell and Company, 1923
citations:
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1918
“Peter Learns Arithmetic ”
anthologies:
Fantasia Mathematica
, ed. Clifton Fadiman, Simon & Schuster 1958
1914
The World Set Free
novel Macmillan , 1914
citations:
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1910
The Sleeper Awakes
novel Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1910
citations:
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
1908
The War in the Air
novel George Bell, 1908
citations:
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1906
In the Days of the Comet
novel Macmillan, 1906
citations:
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1905
A Modern Utopia
novel Chapman & Hall, 1905
citations:
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
“The Empire of the Ants ”
The Strand
Dec 1905
anthologies:
Earth Is the Strangest Planet
, ed. Robert Silverberg, Thomas Nelson 1977
1904
The Food of the Gods
novel Macmillan, 1904
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
“The Country of the Blind ”
The Strand
Apr 1904
anthologies:
The Road to Science Fiction Volume 5: The British Way
, ed. James Gunn, White Wolf 1998
Science Fiction: The Science Fiction Research Association Anthology
, ed. Patricia S. Warrick, Charles G. Waugh & Martin H. Greenberg, Harper & Row 1988
Lost Worlds, Unknown Horizons
, ed. Robert Silverberg, NEL 1978
Science Fiction: The Future
, ed. Dick Allen, HBJ 1971
Masterpieces of Science Fiction
, ed. Sam Moskowitz, World 1966
1903
“The Valley of the Spiders ”
Pearson's Magazine
Mar 1903
anthologies:
The Arbor House Treasury of Horror and the Supernatural
, ed. Bill Pronzini, Martin H. Greenberg & Barry N. Malzberg, Arbor House 1981
“The Truth About Pyecraft ”
The Strand
Apr 1903
anthologies:
The Golden Road
, ed. Damon Knight, Simon & Schuster 1973
“The Land Ironclads ”
The Strand
Dec 1903
anthologies:
The Ascent of Wonder
, ed. David G. Hartwell & Kathryn Cramer, Tor 1994
The Oxford Book of Science Fiction Stories
, ed. Tom Shippey, Oxford University Press 1992
1901
The First Men in the Moon
novel Bowen-Merrill, 1901
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
anthologies:
The Portable Novels of Science
, ed. Donald A. Wollheim, Viking 1945
“The New Accelerator ”
The Strand
Dec 1901
anthologies:
The Arbor House Treasury of Science Fiction Masterpieces
, ed. Robert Silverberg & Martin H. Greenberg, Arbor House 1983
The Road to Science Fiction #2
, ed. James E. Gunn, Mentor 1979
Beyond Time and Space
, ed. August Derleth, Pellegrini Cudahy 1950
1899
When the Sleeper Wakes
novel Harper and Brothers, 1899
citations:
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
“A Vision of Judgement ”
The Butterfly
Sep 1899
anthologies:
Looking Ahead
, ed. Dick Allen & Lori Allen, HBJ 1975
“A Story of the Days to Come ”
The Pall Mall Magazine
Jun 1899 (+4)
anthologies:
Science Fiction Century
, ed. David Hartwell, 1997 1997
1898
The War of the Worlds
novel Heinemann, 1898
citations:
2021: 50 essential science fiction books, AbeBooks
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2016: How Great Science Fiction Works, Gary K. Wolfe
2011: Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books, NPR
2009: 1000 novels everyone must read, Guardian Newspaper
2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
2006: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, Peter Boxall
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2005: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders, Gary Westfahl
2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
2003: The 100 science fiction books you just have to read!, Keith Olexa
2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
2000: The Essential SF Library, Claude Lalumière
1998: 100 Best Novels, Radcliffe Publishing Course
1998: Best All-Time SF Novel, Locus Magazine
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
1987: Best All-Time SF Novels, Locus Magazine
1984: The Science Fiction Sourcebook, David Wingrove
1976: The World of Science Fiction: 1925-1976, Lester del Rey
1975: 1975 Locus All-Time Poll, Locus Magazine
“The Man Who Could Work Miracles ”
The Illustrated London News
Jul 1898
anthologies:
One Hundred Years of Science Fiction
, ed. Damon Knight, Simon & Schuster 1968
1897
The Invisible Man
novel C. Arthur Pearson, 1897
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2018: 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List, James Mustich
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2006: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, Peter Boxall
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
2000: The Essential SF Library, Claude Lalumière
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
“The Star ”
The Graphic
Christmas 1897
anthologies:
The Big Book of Science Fiction
, ed. Ann VanderMeer & Jeff VanderMeer, Random House/Vintage 2016
The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction
, Arthur B. Evans et al, Wesleyan 2010
The Prentice Hall Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy
, ed. Garyn G. Roberts, Prentice-Hall 2001
Science Fiction: The Science Fiction Research Association Anthology
, ed. Patricia S. Warrick, Charles G. Waugh & Martin H. Greenberg, Harper & Row 1988
Science Fiction: A Historical Anthology
, ed. Eric S. Rabkin, Oxford University Press 1983
The Road to Science Fiction #1
, ed. James E. Gunn, Mentor 1977
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...
, ed. Bonnie L. Heintz, Frank Herbert, Donald A. Joos & Jane Agorn McGee, Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1974
The Mirror of Infinity
, ed. Robert Silverberg, Harper & Row 1970
The Earth in Peril
, ed. Donald A. Wollheim, Ace 1957
Shot in the Dark
, ed. Judith Merril, Bantam 1950
The Other Side of the Moon
, ed. August Derleth, Pellegrini Cudahy 1949
“The Invisible Man ”
Pearson's Weekly
Jun 12 1897 (+8)
anthologies:
A Century of Great Short Science Fiction Novels
, ed. Damon Knight, Delacorte 1964
“The Crystal Egg ”
The New Review
May 1897
anthologies:
In Dreams Awake
, ed. Leslie A. Fiedler, Dell 1975
A Century of Science Fiction
, ed. Damon Knight, Simon & Schuster 1962
Strange Ports of Call
, ed. August Derleth, Pellegrini Cudahy 1948
1896
The Island of Dr. Moreau
novel Heinemann , 1896
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
2006: 501 Must-Read Books, Emma Beare & Cathy Lowne
2006: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, Peter Boxall
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2005: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders, Gary Westfahl
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
2000: The Essential SF Library, Claude Lalumière
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1988: Horror: 100 Best Books, Stephen Jones & Kim Newman
1984: The Science Fiction Sourcebook, David Wingrove
“Under the Knife”
The New Review
Jan 1896
anthologies:
Perchance to Dream
, ed. Damon Knight, Doubleday 1972
“The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham ”
The Idler
May 1896
anthologies:
The Dark Side
, ed. Damon Knight, Doubleday 1965
“The Plattner Story ”
The New Review
Apr 1896
anthologies:
The Big Book of Classic Fantasy
, ed. Ann VanderMeer & Jeff VanderMeer, Vintage 2019
“In the Abyss ”
Pearson's Magazine
Aug 1896
anthologies:
Science Fiction A to Z
, ed. Isaac Asimov, Martin H. Greenberg & Charles G. Waugh, Houghton Mifflin 1982
First Contact
, ed. Damon Knight, Pinnacle 1971
The Pocket Book of Science-Fiction
, ed. Donald A. Wollheim, Pocket 1943
1895
The Time Machine
novel Henry Holt, 1895
citations:
2019: SF Masterworks, Gollancz
2017: Open Syllabus Explorer, Open Syllabus Project
2016: How Great Science Fiction Works, Gary K. Wolfe
2015: 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime, Amazon Editors
2011: Your Picks: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books, NPR
2009: The Science Fiction Handbook, M. Keith Booker & Anne-Marie Thomas
2009: 1000 novels everyone must read, Guardian Newspaper
2008: 110 best books: The perfect library, Telegraph
2007: The Complete Idiot's Guide to The Ultimate Reading List, Shelley Mosley & et al.
2006: The History of Science Fiction, Adam Roberts
2006: 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, Peter Boxall
2006: 100 Must-Read Science Fiction Novels, Stephen E. Andrews & Nick Rennison
2005: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy: Themes, Works, and Wonders, Gary Westfahl
2005: Essential SF: A Concise Guide, Jonathan Cowie & Tony Chester
2004: Anatomy of Wonder: A Critical Guide to Science Fiction, 5th edition, Neil Barron
2003: The Cambridge Companion to Science Fiction, Edward James & Farah Mendlesohn
2003: The 100 science fiction books you just have to read!, Keith Olexa
1998: Best All-Time SF Novel, Locus Magazine
1996: Age of Wonders, David G. Hartwell
1996: Magill's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, T. A. Shippey & A. J. Sobczak
1995: Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia, John Clute
1994: The Western Canon: The Books and School of the Ages, Harold Bloom
1994: The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction: Second Edition, David Pringle
1994: Science Fiction in the Twentieth Century, Edward James
1988: A Basic Science Fiction Library, James Gunn
1987: Best All-Time SF Novels, Locus Magazine
1984: The Science Fiction Sourcebook, David Wingrove
1979: A Reader's Guide to Science Fiction, Baird Searles & Martin Last, Beth Meacham, Michael Franklin
1976: The World of Science Fiction: 1925-1976, Lester del Rey
1975: 1975 Locus All-Time Poll, Locus Magazine
1974: Modern Science Fiction, Norman Spinrad
1973: Science Fiction: An Introduction, L. David Allen
“The Time Machine”
anthologies:
Sense of Wonder: A Century of Science Fiction
, ed. Leigh Ronald Grossman, Wildside 2011
Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume 2A
, ed. Ben Bova, Doubleday 1973
A Century of Science Fiction
, ed. Damon Knight, Simon & Schuster 1962
(
excerpt
)
“The Temptation of Harringay ”
The St. James's Gazette
Feb 9 1895
anthologies:
Human?
, ed. Judith Merril, Lion 1954
“The Remarkable Case of Davidson's Eyes”
Pall Mall Budget
Mar 28 1895
anthologies:
Best of Science Fiction
, ed. Groff Conklin, Crown 1946
“The Moth”
Pall Mall Gazette
Mar 28 1895
anthologies:
In the Grip of Terror
, ed. Groff Conklin, Permabooks 1951
1888
“The Chronic Argonauts ”
Science Schools Journal
Apr 1888 (+2)
anthologies:
Strange Signposts
, ed. Roger Elwood & Sam Moskowitz, Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1966
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