H. G. (Herbert George) Wells (1866-1946) was a prolific author best known for his contributions to science fiction. His early work included such influential works as
The Time Machine,
The Invisible Man, and T
he War of the Worlds.
In addition to illustrating his own books,
Edward Gorey (1925-2000) provided drawings to countless books for both children and adults. Of these, NYRB has published
The Haunted Looking Glass; Rex Warner's
Men and Gods; Saki's
The Unrest-Cure and Other Stories; and, with Rhoda Levine,
Three Ladies Beside the Sea and
He Was There from the Day We Moved In.