Description: This striking 41p stamp celebrates H.G. Wells (1866–1946), often called the Father of Science Fiction. It specifically references his 1936 film “Things to Come,” which explored futuristic societies, war, and technological progress.
The design features an intense close-up of Wells eyes, digitally overlaid with neon-green outlines and bold red typography reading “futuristic society.” The imagery evokes the era’s fascination with science, dystopia, and the technological possibilities of the next millennium.
Circa: 1995
Condition: MNH
Notes:
Part of the 1995 commemorative set, The novels by H.G. Wells.
The 1936 film was based on the 1933 book "The Shape of Things to Come" by H.G. Wells.