The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells first serialized in 1897 in the UK by Pearson's Magazine and in the US by Cosmopolitan magazine. The novel's first appearance in hardcover was in 1898 from publisher William Heinemann of London. Written between 1895 and 1897,it is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race.The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The novel is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. At the time of publication, it was classified as a scientific romance, like Wells' earlier novel The Time Machine. The War of the Worlds has been both popular (having never been out of print) and influential, spawning half a dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, various comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors. It has even influenced the work of scientists, notably Robert Goddard, who (inspired by the book) invented both the liquid fueled rocket and multistage rocket, which resulted in the Apollo 11 moon landing 55 years later. This is the granddaddy of all alien invasion stories, first published by H.G. Wells in 1898. The novel begins ominously, as the lone voice of a narrator tells readers that "No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's..." Things then progress from a series of seemingly mundane reports about odd atmospheric disturbances taking place on Mars to the arrival of Martians just outside of London. At first the Martians seem laughable, hardly able to move in Earth's comparatively heavy gravity even enough to raise themselves out of the pit created when their spaceship landed. But soon the Martians reveal their true nature as death machines 100-feet tall rise up from the pit and begin laying waste to the surrounding land. Wells quickly moves the story from the countryside to the evacuation of London itself and the loss of all hope as England's military suffers defeat after defeat. With horror his narrator describes how the Martians suck the blood from living humans for sustenance, and how it's clear that man is not being conquered so much a corralled.

Product Description: First time in trade paperback: the memoir by the late Leonard Nimoy, best remembered for his portrayal as everyone's favorite Vulcan, Spock, in Star Trek, the TV series and films. Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the ever-logical Vulcan, Mr...read more

Product Description: Best known to the world as the actor who created the legendary Mr. Spock in the cult television series that launched the Star Trek phenomenon, Leonard Nimoy has written the definitive Star Trek memoir. In this long-awaited autobiography, Nimoy opens up to his fans in ways the Vulcan never could...read more

Product Description: First-ever monograph by Leonard Nimoy revealing his intrigue with scriptural mythology and ancient spirituality.

Product Description: "We are star-met. We are joined. We are blessed. We who have found each other. We are the dream of the ages. We are the hope, the desire. We are love." With this tender and contemplative collection of poetry, multifaceted poet, actor, and director Leonard Nimoy welcomes us into his world of quiet reflection and joyous love...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

In an original audiobook, two of Star Trek's most popular characters convene for two hours of adventure and banter.

Product Description: Just over a year ago, Captain James T. Kirk was lost to the Nexus while saving the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-B from destruction. Aboard the science ship Intrepid II, Captain Spock, commanding some of his old crewmates, must face the loss of his closest friend...read more

The audio-only sequel to Spock vs. Q has Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie reprising their characters for another round of adventure and banter.

Leonard Nimoy and John de Lancie reprise their roles as Mr. Spock and the enigmatic Q in a all-star dramatization that follows Spock and Q as they debate the fate of the human race, while an asteroid races toward an impending collision with Earth.

Discusses possible consequences of the Y2K computer problem and outlines precautionary measures, including storing food and water and finding alternate sources of power (view table of contents)

Lucy finds herself on a wondrous adventure after she magically enters the land of Narnia and, once there, is invited into the cave of Mr. Tumnus the Faun, who tells her all about the enchanted world of Narnia.

Leonard Nimoy, John de Lancie, and an all-star cast bring to life H. G. Wells's classic novel about a mad scientist who falls victim to his own genius. Book available.

A mad scientist falls victim to his own genius.

Leonard Nimoy, the actor, recounts his experiences acting the role of Mr. Spock, Star Trek's unflappable Vulcan, his reactions to his fame, and his continuing identification with Spock

Leonard Nimoy, John de Lancie, and an all-star cast bring together Verne's classic adventure that follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew, and their expedition into the very heart of the planet, in a production that includes sound effects and music. Book available.

In a remake of the classic radio drama, horrifying life forms emerge from a strange object in a New Jersey farmer's field, marking the beginning of an invasion from Mars.

Product Description: Warmed by Love is a welcome to the personal and poetic world of Leonard Nimoy. It is an invitation that promises much...and gives even more. It is more than a collection of poems; it is a humanitarian's philosophy of life. It is more than a glimpse at words; it is a sharing of the innermost hopes and heartfelt feelings of one of the world's most special people...read more

Product Description: Poetry by famous actor/director of Star Trek, Leonard Nimoy (Spock).