num_pages: 4
description: This is a unique edition of Moreau. The text of the first(American) printed version (1896), with appended footnotes recording allvariants up to 1924 and annotations of whatever strictly needs such,takes up little more than a third of its pages. Seven appendices providethe only available transcription of Wells s first draft, details of theemendations that he made before 1900 and reportedly intended toincorporate in a future edition of the book, accounts of six filmversions and one stage adaptation of Moreau, critical synopses ofMoreau's literary "children," etc. Preceding all this are almost 50pp.on Wells's life and thoughts, with particular reference to Moreau.
language: English
title: The Island of Dr. Moreau
titlecomplete: The Island of Dr. Moreau
characters: Edward Prendick, Dr. Moreau, Dr. Montgomery
genres: Classics, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Novels, Science Fiction Fantasy, Audiobook, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 117038
awards: awardedAt: 1577865600000
name: Locus Award
category: Best Illustrated or Art Book
publisher: Recorded Books