Handler Grabbing Human
1906
Step into the terrifying world of H.G. Wells' *The War of the Worlds* through this chilling 1906 illustration by Brazilian artist Henrique Alvim Corrêa. In a dark, slanted attic, a long, segmented tentacle—resembling a mechanical spine—curves down to grasp a human figure writhing on the floor, while a shadowy, cowering figure watches from the corner. This piece depicts the gruesome reality of the alien invasion, likely showing a Martian 'handling machine' or feeding tube in action. H.G. Wells himself was so impressed by these dark, visceral drawings created for the French edition that he claimed they were far superior to the original American illustrations, cementing Corrêa's legacy in science fiction art history.