Brian Holmsten

Alex Lubertozzi

In 1898, H.G. Wells wanted to find out what it would be like if an intelligent race of Martians conquered & colonized England. For readers around the world, The War of the WorldsÓ elicited their deepest fears. In 1938, Orson Welles adapted the H.G. Wells novel to radio & used a series of realistic newsflashesÓ as part of the story, to drive more than a million people mad with terror. It would became the most notorious radio broadcast in history. Here is the story behind the story -- how the book & the broadcast went on to inspire hundreds of imitators. In this book & audio CD, you will hear the actual 1938 Orson Welles broadcast, read the original book by H.G. Wells & the radio play, & see the people, places & things that turned a story into a legend.

Mars' Invasion of Earth from H. G. Wells to Orson Welles

The Complete War of the Worlds

Contains the original story by H.G. Wells, and describes how Orson Welles was inspired by the tale of Martian invasion to create the radio broadcast in 1938 which frightenend over one million people.

Mars' Invasion of Earth from H.G. Wells to Orson Welles

Includes the history of "The War of the Worlds," the full text of the novel and the full recording of the Welles broadcast.

Brian Holmsten

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