General Information
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 Title:                  The Invisible Man
 Author:                 H G Wells
 Read By:                Scott Brick
 Copyright:              1897
 Audiobook Copyright:    2006
 Genre:                  Classic / Science Fiction
 Publisher:              Tantor Audio
 Abridged:               No

Original Media Information
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 Media:                  Library Download
 Number:                 5
 Source:                 Library

File Information
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 Number of MP3s:         5
 Total Duration:         6:13:47
 Total MP3 Size:         171.13
 Parity Archive:         No
 Ripped With:            Easy CD - DA Extractor
 Encoded With:           LAME 3.97
 Encoded At:             CBR 64 kbit/s 44100 Hz Mono
 Normalize:              MP3Gain, Track 89dB
 Noise Reduction:        None
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Book Description
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Editorial Reviews


'The stranger came early in February ... He was wrapped up from head 
to foot, and the brim of his soft felt hat hid every inch of his face 
but the shiny tip of his nose.' After being evicted by his innkeeper, 
the invisible man reveals his "secret" and escapes without being seen 
by anyone. This eerie beginning develops into the story behind the "disfigured 
stranger" as he is hunted through the English countryside.

Once a brilliant scientist, Griffin has been gradually consumed by his 
research. When he finally achieves his goal, the final result is his 
departure from humanity. He feels no remorse in using his invisibility 
to gratify his increasing desires. As he gradually loses his mind, it 
is hard to determine if it is a result of his chemical concoction, or 
a simple continuation of his moral decline.

At a time when science fiction was depicting what wonders the future 
would bring, H. G. Wells was one of the first writers to explore the 
dark side of science, and portray how easily mortal man could be corrupted 
when tempted by seemingly unlimited power.

From AudioFile
When a bandage-swathed stranger books a room in an English village inn, 
no one realizes this is the beginning of a reign of terror. It's not 
long before they do! For the Invisible Man is dwelling under that roof, 
and he is one angry, irascible, and frustrated scientist with little 
patience for humanity. It may be he was antisocial to begin with, but 
his invisibility, and the danger and delight it brings him, push him 
to the brink of madness. Masterfully portrayed by Scott Brick--each 
of his characterizations is an actorly tour de force--THE INVISIBLE 
MAN fascinates and mesmerizes, until it's gone. D.J.B. © AudioFile 2003, 
Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

