“When the Sleeper Wakes” by H.G. Wells (1899). Illustrated by Henri Lanos. Reprint in “Amazing Stories Quarterly,” Winter 1928.
“If one were to ask us for the names of the five greatest scientific stories that have been written so far, one of the five would unquestionably be, ‘WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES.’
“Few stories of the scientifiction type are as absorbing or grip your imagination with such intensity as does this story. The theme of a man waking up after a 200-year sleep may not be so novel in itself, but under Wells’ treatment it certainly becomes the outstanding story of its class of all times. It is crammed full with adventure and surprises and there is hardly a page that does not retain your full interest. While this story was written years ago, before the advent of the aeroplane, it still remains true in practically every way. Mr. Wells not only anticipated the aeroplane and to a good extent, broadcasting, as it has come to pass, but he anticipated many other inventions, some of which we are still ignorant of, though they are certain to be realized. If you want to know what the world will very likely look like 200 years from now, read this masterpiece.
“Of added interest is the fact that we have preserved the original illustrations conceived by an English artist (actually, a French artist – Henri Lanos) which will go far toward a better understanding of the story.” [Editor’s Note]
“When the Sleeper Wakes” by H.G. Wells (1899). Illustrated by Henri Lanos. Reprint in “Amazing Stories Quarterly,” Winter 1928.
“If one were to ask us for the names of the five greatest scientific stories that have been written so far, one of the five would unquestionably be, ‘WHEN THE SLEEPER WAKES.’
“Few stories of the scientifiction type are as absorbing or grip your imagination with such intensity as does this story. The theme of a man waking up after a 200-year sleep may not be so novel in itself, but under Wells’ treatment it certainly becomes the outstanding story of its class of all times. It is crammed full with adventure and surprises and there is hardly a page that does not retain your full interest. While this story was written years ago, before the advent of the aeroplane, it still remains true in practically every way. Mr. Wells not only anticipated the aeroplane and to a good extent, broadcasting, as it has come to pass, but he anticipated many other inventions, some of which we are still ignorant of, though they are certain to be realized. If you want to know what the world will very likely look like 200 years from now, read this masterpiece.
“Of added interest is the fact that we have preserved the original illustrations conceived by an English artist (actually, a French artist – Henri Lanos) which will go far toward a better understanding of the story.” [Editor’s Note]