In one of the earliest works of science fiction, H. G. Wells brings to life the joys of space travel and humanity''s boundless curiosity.When penniless businessman Mr Bedford moves to Kent in the hopes of writing a play, he meets mad scientist Mr... Zobraziť viac
A mysterious city called Carcosa filled with ancient curses and dark magics. A terrible play called ''The King in Yellow'' which drives its readers mad. A demi-god escaped from another dimension seeking global domination. Terrifying and filled with... Zobraziť viac
A classic tale of adventure, action and scientific achievement.With the end of the Civil War, the Baltimore Gun Club are on the lookout for their next great project. Their president suggests building a gun powerful enough to launch a rocket to the moon... Zobraziť viac
Around the Moon sees three friends journey to the Moon in a bullet shaped projectile. When an asteroid threatens to disrupt their journey, the travellers are thrust into a life or death situation. They must overcome all manner of obstacles and... Zobraziť viac
"I thought life was going to be a brilliant comedy, and you were to be one of the many graceful figures in it." While imprisoned in 1895-7 for "gross indecency", the brilliant poet and playwright Oscar Wilde wrote a long, impassioned letter to his... Zobraziť viac
''When you attain the Way of strategy, there will not be one thing you cannot see.''-Miyamoto MusashiThe Book of Five Rings is a classic Japanese text by the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Shortly before his death in 1645, Musashi retreated to... Zobraziť viac