First published in 1933 quotThe Shape of Things to Comequot is science fiction novel written by H G Wells Within it world events between 1933 and 2106 are speculated with a single superstate representing the solution to all humanitys problems A classic example of Wellsian prophesy this volume is highly recommended for fans of his work and of the science fiction genre Herbert George Wells 1866 1946 was a prolific English writer who wrote in a variety of genres including the novel politics history and social commentary Today he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to the science fiction genre thanks to such novels as quotThe Time Machinequot 1895 quotThe Invisible Manquot 1897 and quotThe War of the Worldsquot 1898 Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive We are republishing this book now in an affordable modern highquality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author