During the 1930's actors Orson Welles and John Houseman presented a radio show, "The Mercury Theatre on the Air." This show is remembered most for its October 30, 1938 broadcast of the "War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells. Although listeners were cautioned that this was only a story, panic ensued across the country as people thought it was a real news broadcast and that the earth was being invaded by martians.
Reviewed sites by Neil Hollands in "Library Journal" (August 2011).
Need help navigating the waters of fantasy and science-fiction literature? Then take a look at NPR's (National Public Radio) guide to the top 100 fantasy and science-fiction novels! What will you read?
A Guide to Fantasy and Scifi Literature!
Here is a great look at the history of Science Fiction as living organism!
The History of Science Fiction!
Check out what people in 1910 believe life in 2000 would be like.
