The Complete War of the Worlds Mars' Invasion of Earth from H. G. Wells to Orson Welles

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.