"The Mania of the Nations on the Planet Mars and its Terrific Consequences: A Combination of Fun and Wisdom" by James Howard Calisch is a comedic work of science fiction that theorizes about what life would be like if Earth's civilizations were present on Mars. Using comedy and a touch of horror that mirrored the goings on in the world at the time of its writing, this lighthearted book continues to be a classic among fans of the genre today.