WELLS, H.G.
The Research Magnificent.
"An idea that can play so large a part in life must necessarily have something of the complication and protean quality of life itself": First Edition of H.G. Wells' The Research Magnificent; From the Library of Christopher Priest
London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1915.
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First edition of Wells’ philosophical novel of an idea, exploring one man’s lifelong search for moral nobility and his conviction that the conquest of fear is the foundation of the noble life. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago” series, and The Prestige (1995), which was adapted into the 2006 Academy Award nominee film of the same name by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Caine. Octavo, original cloth stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. In very good condition with toning and shelf wear.
The Research Magnificent.
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