Read more
Informationen zum Autor Zdenko Basic is the illustrator of many books including Steampunk: Poe, Steampunk: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein , and Steampunk: H.G. Wells . He is the director of the critically acclaimed short film Guliver , and works as a costume and set designer for The Merlin Theatre. He was the recipient of the 2008 Grigor Vitez award for Best Illustration in Children's Books and also the 2009 Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts award for best Young Artist. He lives in Croatia. Klappentext Three of Wells' classic science fiction stories are paired with edgy Steampunk illustrations in this refreshing unabridged collection. Includes "The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, " and the short story OThe Country of the Blind. A refreshing, unabridged collection of H.G. Well's classic science-fiction stories. The Time Machine, War of the Worlds, and "The Country of the Blind" are brought to life by eye-popping full-colour Steampunk-inspired illustrations from Zdenko Basic. The Steampunk trend is hotter than ever, allowing reluctant readers to enjoy classic literature in a new, exciting way. Teachers and librarians will love it, too! Zusammenfassung No classic work lends itself better to Steampunk illustrations than The Time Machine , The War of the Worlds , and "The Country of the Blind," written by H.G. Wells, who many consider to be the father of Steampunk itself. Wells's tales of time travel and scientific romance is the perfect collection to the Steampunk series. Fans old and new will be delighted by Basic and Sumberac's four-color illustrations spiked with Steampunk machinery, gadgets, and fashion. Introduction The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Country of the Blind H.G. Wells
