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The Resource War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ; adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells

War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ; adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells

Label
War of the Worlds
Title
War of the Worlds
Statement of responsibility
H. G. Wells ; adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells
Creator
Contributor
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • Starring (in alphabetical order) Meagan Fay Jerry Hardin Gates McFadden Leonard Nimoy Dwight Schultz Armin Shimerman Brent Spiner Tom Virtue Wil Wheaton Executive producer Susan Albert Loewenberg Directed by John De Lancie Produced for radio by Raymond Guarna Join actors from television's Star Trek (r) as they recreate this classic radio thriller. The breathless pace and convincing details make it clear why the 1938 broadcast caused a nationwide panic. You may panic too...as horrifying life forms emerge from a strange object in a New Jersey farmer's field. War of the Worlds is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of thrills, chills, and great literature. L.A. Theatre Works, founded in 1974, produces the world's finest audio theatre. Our catalogue features the largest collection of classic and contemporary plays, recorded in state-of-the-art sound quality, starring today's most popular and acclaimed actors. To receive a free catalogue from L.A. Theatre Works e-mail: latw@latw.org or visit: www.latw.org
  • Presents Koch's radio play, Invasion from Mars, which was made famous by Orson Welles; the play is an adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel, War of the worlds in which an intellectually superior race from Mars invades Earth with plans to take over the planet
Accompanying matter
technical information on music
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1866-1946
http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
Wells, H. G.
Form of composition
not applicable
Format of music
not applicable
Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Music parts
not applicable
PerformerNote
Produced by L.A. Theatre Works in association with KCRW
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Koch, Howard
  • Playaway Digital Audio
  • Findaway World, LLC
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  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Life on other planets
  • Life on other planets
  • Imaginary wars and battles
Transposition and arrangement
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Label
War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ; adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Title from Playaway label
  • "Adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells."
  • "HD."
  • "LIGHT."
  • Release date supplied by publisher
  • Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player
  • One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening
  • Previously released by L.A. Theatre Works, p1994
  • "Bonus interview with Gates McFadden"--Container
  • Sound recording
Capture and storage technique
digital storage
Carrier category
  • other
  • other
Carrier category code
  • sz
  • nz
Carrier MARC source
  • rdacarrier
  • rdacarrier
Color
not applicable
Configuration of playback channels
other
Content category
spoken word
Content type code
  • spw
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 audio media player (2 hours)
Form of item
direct electronic
Groove width / pitch
not applicable
Isbn
9781605149349
Kind of cutting
not applicable
Kind of disc cylinder or tape
not applicable
Kind of material
other
Media category
  • audio
  • unmediated
Media MARC source
  • rdamedia
  • rdamedia
Media type code
  • s
  • n
Other physical details
digital, HD audio
Publisher number
2451
Sound
sound
Special playback characteristics
digital recording
Specific material designation
other
Speed
other
System control number
  • fax00285228
  • PLAYA
Tape configuration
not applicable
Tape width
not applicable
Label
War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ; adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Title from Playaway label
  • "Adapted by Howard Koch from the novel by H.G. Wells."
  • "HD."
  • "LIGHT."
  • Release date supplied by publisher
  • Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player
  • One set of earphones and one AAA battery required for listening
  • Previously released by L.A. Theatre Works, p1994
  • "Bonus interview with Gates McFadden"--Container
  • Sound recording
Capture and storage technique
digital storage
Carrier category
  • other
  • other
Carrier category code
  • sz
  • nz
Carrier MARC source
  • rdacarrier
  • rdacarrier
Color
not applicable
Configuration of playback channels
other
Content category
spoken word
Content type code
  • spw
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 audio media player (2 hours)
Form of item
direct electronic
Groove width / pitch
not applicable
Isbn
9781605149349
Kind of cutting
not applicable
Kind of disc cylinder or tape
not applicable
Kind of material
other
Media category
  • audio
  • unmediated
Media MARC source
  • rdamedia
  • rdamedia
Media type code
  • s
  • n
Other physical details
digital, HD audio
Publisher number
2451
Sound
sound
Special playback characteristics
digital recording
Specific material designation
other
Speed
other
System control number
  • fax00285228
  • PLAYA
Tape configuration
not applicable
Tape width
not applicable

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