FICTION

H. G. Wells

by John BANKSTON
978-1-60413-770-5. ea vol: (Who Wrote That? Series). illus. map. photos. reprods. bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. Web sites. CIP. Chelsea House. 2011. PLB $35.
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Gr 8 Up—Striking a balance between the men behind the books and the books themselves, these biographies provide many details for information-seekers as well as discussions of their major works. Both volumes frequently reference previously published autobiographical works by each author, which lends a sense of intimacy to the presentations. Readers will learn about the writers' personal lives and how their backgrounds influenced their craft. Descriptions of the plots and characters of such classics as Fahrenheit 451 and War of the Worlds are included, as are their impact on their respective cultures. Good-quality period photos appear in both volumes; Bradbury also has some full-color photographs. Extensive endnotes and annotated lists of the authors' most popular books are appended. Solid choices for most collections.—Carol Fazioli, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Gwynedd Valley, PA
Reviewed by Carol Fazioli , May 01, 2012

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