The Autocracy of Mr. Parham: His Remarkable Adventures in this Changing World.

First edition of Wells’ satirical political novel, a sharp critique of authoritarianism and interwar political anxieties. Octavo, original publisher's cloth, with 10 illustrations by David Low. From the collection of British science fiction author Christopher Priest. Priest’s most famous works include The Inverted World (1974), the interconnected “Dream Archipelago” series, and The Prestige (1995), which was adapted into the 2006 Academy Award nominee film of the same name by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, and Michael Caine. In very good condition. The Autocracy of Mr. Parham: His Remarkable Adventures in This Changing World (1930) by H. G. Wells is a satirical political novel that examines authoritarianism and democratic fragility in the interwar period. Through the character of Mr. Parham—an ordinary Englishman who fantasizes about imposing rigid order on society—Wells explores the psychological appeal of dictatorship amid economic instability and social change. Blending fantasy, political commentary, and social realism, the novel critiques reactionary nationalism and the allure of strongman governance. As such, it reflects Wells’ broader engagement with contemporary political crises and his ongoing concern with the defense of liberal and democratic ideals.…