Tales from Beyond the Stars - Adam Roberts

Long before humans ventured into outer space, writers spun stories of what might lie in the unknown worlds beyond our planet and speculated about the future. This striking collection features retellings of seven classic science fiction stories. From tales of space exploration, to time travellers and alien invaders, this striking anthology is the perfect introduction to the world of science fiction.Includes:The Star by H G WellsMicromegas by VoltaireThe Last Man by Mary ShelleyFrom the Earth to the Moon by Jules VerneHerland by Charlotte Perkins GilmanThe War of the Worlds by H.G. WellsBuck Rogers: Armageddon 2419 AD by Philip Francis NowlanWritten by Adam Roberts and with vivid illustrations by artist Evangeline Gallagher.