The Shape of Things to Come
by H. G. Wells
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Hutchinson, 1933
The first edition of The Shape of Things to Come by H. G. Wells was published in London by Hutchinson in 1933. We track 2 editions.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Adaptations
- Things to Come film, 1936
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- Followed by
- Experiment in Autobiography
In print
- Editions recorded
- 40 on Open Library, 36 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 10 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Shape of Things to Come?
The first edition of The Shape of Things to Come by H. G. Wells was published in London by Hutchinson in 1933.
How many editions of The Shape of Things to Come are there?
We track 2 editions of The Shape of Things to Come, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Has The Shape of Things to Come been adapted?
Yes, including Things to Come (film, 1936), according to Wikidata.
What should I read after The Shape of Things to Come?
In order, it is followed by Experiment in Autobiography, according to Wikidata.