GARRETT P. SERVICE—EDISON’S CONQUEST OF MARS —APOGEE BOOKS—ONTARIO, CANADA, 2005

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Narrative Type:Fiction
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Original Language:English
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Intended Audience:Young Adults,Adults
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Era:2000s
Book Title:Edison’s ConQuest of Mars : the Original 1898 Sequel to the War of the Worlds
Item Length:7in.
Item Height:0.7in.
Item Width:4.2in.
Author:Garrett Putnam Serviss
Format:Trade Paperback
Language:English
Topic:Science Fiction / General
Publisher:Collector’s Guide Publishing, Incorporated
Publication Year:2010
Genre:Fiction
Item Weight:5.4 Oz
Number of Pages:264 Pages

GARRETT P. SERVICEEDISON’S CONQUEST OFMARSAPOGEE BOOKS(ONTARIO, CANADA, 2005 CONDITION: paperback book very close to “as new,” but I must have read this awhile ago, so we’ll call it VERY GOOD PLUS. About the author:Garrett Putman Serviss was an American astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer. He majored in science at Cornell and in 1876 joined the staff of the The New York Sun newspaper, working as a journalist until 1892. Serviss showed a talent for explaining scientific details in a way that made them clear to the ordinary reader, leading Andrew Carnegie to invite him to deliver The Urania Lectures in 1894 on astronomy, cosmology, geology, and related matters. About the book:Following in the footsteps of one of the greatest science fiction masterpieces ever written, this long-forgotten sequel to “The War of the Worlds” boasts Thomas Edison as its hero. Originally published in the late 1800s, this is one of the rarest and most important cornerstones of the science fiction genre. Turning the original Wells tale on its head, this novel weaves a distinct and astonishing story of humans invading Mars, marking the invention of the space techno-thriller. Presenting a cornucopia of technical ingenuity, this edition marks a variety of firsts in the genre: the first space battle ever to appear in print, the original fictional example of alien abduction, the introduction of the theory that the pyramids were constructed by extraterrestrials, and the first truly functional spacesuits. Complete and unabridged for the first time ever, including the original illustrations, this narrative also features an introductory essay by acclaimed author Robert Godwin.” From ISFDB: ◦The interior artwork is uncredited and are the illustrations from the 1898 original edition. Commentaries on line: Where The War of the Worlds was a story about society and psychology, the sequel is a showcase of physics and technology, combining the best of what the nineteenth century’s speculative minds could produce. It’s a fascinating look at how well our great-grandparents predicted the future. And if the story is unremarkable now, that’s at least partly because it’s been copied so many times. It’s difficult to believe that this was written at the end of the 19th century, decades before mankind had any first- or second-hand knowledge of what lay beyond the earth; in fact, in an era when controlled flight of aircraft beyond gliders didn’t exist. Serviss describes spacesuits, the effects of weightlessness, the makeup of comets, etc. to an eerie degree of accuracy. It is interesting as a very early example of space opera and super-science. What a treat! Garrett P. Serviss’ Edison’s Conquest of Mars is a wonderful romp that should appeal to fans of Wells, fans of Mars, and fans of fast-paced action-adventure storytelling. Apogee Books has done a great service bringing this forgotten gem back into print—let us hope it’s only the first of many science fiction rediscoveries to be reissued by the master chroniclers of the space age. The prose is formidable, reminiscent of HP Lovecraft’s, but without all the tentacles. Have to wonder what Thomas Edison thought about being portrayed as a combination genius inventory and military mastermind. Light Victorian fare (though American). Thomas Edison’s elevation to savior of the world is rather amusing, especially as he endorsed the novel himself (surprise, surprise). Reads similar to Edgar Rice Burroughs’ style, though ERB is the better writer, IMO.Still, for SF fans, an interesting read as this includes the first fictional mention of spacesuits, asteroid mining, and more, so if you’re a fan of the genre, this has some worth. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Buy another book and add this paperback book to the package – – – and you will save some of the shipping charge for this book (especially if the other book is a hardcover book) – – – at least in the U.S.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ______________________ {I’ll always combine shipping costs and refund any excess shipping charges for multiple-copy book orders.}For all “buy it now” items, please use ADD TO CART if you plan to order more than one item at the same time.______________ WOW! I wrote a book!!! — Come on! Take a look!! ———Just go here:http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTHULHU’S-COUSINS-and-Other-Weirdnesses-W-Paul-Ganley-Wildside-Press-2016-/255154711891?hash=item3ace43fc32 ___________________________________________________________Want to look at my other fantasy & mystery offerings (including Brian Lumley first editions)? CLICK HERE(and if you like what you see there, why not bookmark it for future visits!)

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