War of the Worlds.

[logansrogue]

Man. I'm telling you. The chapter "Dead London" in HG Wells' "War of the Worlds" is one of the most tragically beautiful passages of any book I've read. It is the ultimate 'aftermath of a disaster' depiction, and it's written so beautifully, it makes me awe-struck and heart-broken for the main character at the same time.

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[(Anonymous)]

Not sure if the record referred to above is Jeff Wayne's 1978 album "War of the Worlds" or not - but you should check it out. Richard Burton narrates portions of that very passage... and people like Justin Heyward (of the Moody Blues) and David Essex and Phil Lynott (from Thin Lizzy) do art-rock songs about it. :)

~August

[logansrogue.livejournal.com]

Dude. I *grew up* on Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds. Of all the media remakes of that book, Jeff Wayne's is the ONLY one true to the tale. I mean, I like the 50s movie, but I was disappointed that it was nothing like the book. I mean, other than the obvious martian reference.

I'd love it if they remade this movie, in a sort of, LXG-type extravaganza, but focused on the horror and the destruction and the isolation as well as the cool ass blow-shit-up scenes. I mean - wouldn't it be fucking awesome? And actually set IN th 19th century, NOT updated. It's perfect in the setting it's in.

Then again - I am a purist! :)