Name: The Invisible man (Penguin Classics)
SKU: 1750093
Price: 465.00 TWD
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Author: Christopher Priest
ISBN: 9780141439983

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Type

Physical Book

Author

Introduction by

Edited by

Publisher

Year

2005

Language

English

Pages

208

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

19.8x13x1.3 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

014143998X

ISBN13

9780141439983

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Invisible man (Penguin Classics) "

Depicting one man's transformation and descent into brutality, H.G. Wells's The Invisible Man is a riveting exploration of science's power to corrupt With his face swaddled in bandages, his eyes hidden behind dark glasses and his hands covered even indoors, Griffin - the new guest at The Coach and Horses - Is at first assumed to be a shy accident-victim. But the true reason for his disguise is far more chilling: he has developed a process that has made him invisible, and is locked in a struggle to discover the antidote. Forced from the village and driven to murder, he seeks the aid of his old friend Kemp. The horror of his fate has affected his mind, however - and when Kemp refuses to help, Griffin resolves to wreak his revenge. This edition includes a full biographical essay on Wells, a further reading list and detailed notes on the text. In his introduction, Christopher Priest considers the novel's impact upon modern literature. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Christopher Priest

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Christopher Priest (born James Christopher Owsley in 1961) is an American comic book writer recognized for being the first African American to serve as a writer and editor in the mainstream comic industry. Throughout his career, he has worked for publishers such as Marvel, DC, and Valiant, standing out for his innovative approach to characters like Black Panther, Deathstroke, and Quantum & Woody. His style is characterized by complex plots, non-linear narrative structures, and a deep psychological exploration of the characters.

Among his most recent works is Superman: Lost (2023), a 10-issue miniseries published by DC Comics and translated into Spanish as Superman: Perdido. In this story, Superman is trapped in space for 20 years, although only minutes pass on Earth, creating a profound impact on his identity and relationship with Lois Lane. The series has been praised for its emotional approach and introspective narrative, consolidating Priest as an influential voice in the evolution of superhero comics.

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