Incidental Thoughts on a Bald Head

Essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1895, about the replacement of natural losses such as hair and teeth with artificial substitutes.

The Extinction of Man

Pessimistic essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1894, about some of the ways humanity could become extinct.

The Man of the Year Million

Satirical essay by H. G. Wells first published in 1893, about the evolution of human beings into a form resembling a human foetus.

The Shopman

Essay by H. G. Wells published in 1894, about a visit to a draper’s shop and an infuriating shop assistant.

Filmer

Short story by H. G. Wells published in 1901, a fictional account of the suicide of the inventor of the first successful flying machine, just before its maiden flight.

Select Conversations with an Uncle

Collection of 12 humorous conversations between George and his uncle, and two reminiscences, by H. G. Wells, first published in 1895.