The Invisible Man is one of the most popular science fiction novels of all time. Written by H.G. Wells, it tells the story of a scientist who discovers the secret of disappearance and uses it on himself. The story begins when the invisible man, with a coat-faced heavy coat and gloves, takes a train to a country inn while trying to discover the antidote and show himself once more. The book has inspired several movies and features vivid descriptions of the Invisible Man - no feat, given that you can't see it! (summary by Alex Foster)