H. G. Wells · 1959
A science fiction novella about a scientist who discovers how to become invisible and descends into madness and violence.
Passing references onlyA speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
None yet.
Named without an opinion attached.
“Now, you've written a book on invisibility. After I read your book, I was wondering, how much would it be worth today to be, you know, Wells is the invisible man.”
Tyler Cowen, Host on Conversations with TylerPhilip Ball on the Interplay of Science, Society, and the Quest for Understanding
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