1254389 H. G. Wells, 1934 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 ??13 August 1946) was a prolific English writer in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, and social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels, and Wells is called a father of science fiction. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Doctor Moreau.); Sputnik; Russian, out of copyright.