The Wyndham Collection: The Day of the Triffids; The Midwich Cuckoos; The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John; Roberts, Adam (Introduced by); Leger, Patrick (Illustrated by)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New
- Seller
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Folio Society, 2022. First Edition, Third Impression Third Printing. Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Leger, Patrick. New copy in the publisher's eco-wrapping, as received directly from The Folio Society. Carefully unwrapped to check for flaws - of which there are none, and to photograph, then carefully rewrapped. John Wyndham created some of the most intriguing and intelligent science fiction of the 20th century, and this special collection brings together three of his best works: 'The Day of the Triffids', 'The Midwich Cuckoos' and 'The Chrysalids' . His gripping stories show ordinary, sometimes heroic people reacting to unsettling or disastrous events that call into question the very nature of human society. With Wyndham's writing, science fiction becomes an instrument to force us to look at our own world with fresh eyes and to examine our comfortable assumptions, from human superiority to the permanence of civilisation. These striking Folio editions feature superb illustrations by Patrick Leger and three unnerving binding designs, presented together in a blocked slipcase. Each novel is separately introduced by science-fiction writer, Adam Roberts, who praises Wyndham's books as some of the most perceptive and potently memorable fictions of the century. Quarter-bound in blocked cloth with paper sides, each volume printed with an individual design by the artist. Set in Ehrhardt and printed on Abbey Wove paper. Vol 1: (Day of the Triffids) 272 pp. Vol 2: (Midwich Cuckoos) 224 pp. Vol 3: (The Chrysalids) 208 pp. 7 full page colour illustrations per volume. Each book measures 9'' x 5 ¼''. Slipcase blocked with black and metallic magenta. Printed and bound in Italy. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In mint condition as received directly from The Folio Society. Additional photos available on request or these may be viewed on my listing. Heavy/oversize set. U.K. postage at default charge but overseas buyers may be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.
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- Bookseller
- Bath and West Books (PBFA) (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005919
- Title
- The Wyndham Collection: The Day of the Triffids; The Midwich Cuckoos; The Chrysalids
- Author
- Wyndham, John; Roberts, Adam (Introduced by); Leger, Patrick (Illustrated by)
- Illustrator
- Leger, Patrick
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Third Impression Third Printing
- Publisher
- Folio Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2022
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Folio Society; Science Fiction & Fantasy; Fiction
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About the Seller
Bath and West Books (PBFA)
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Bath, Somerset
About Bath and West Books (PBFA)
Bath and West Books is an online/mail order business owned by Jo West and based just outside the city of Bath. I have been dealing in antiquarian and secondhand books since 2003 and I buy and sell books on a wide variety of subjects with particular interests in Literature and Poetry, The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Modern Firsts, History, Politics, Children's and Illustrated Books, Travel, Art, Fine Bindings, Literary Sets, the Folio Society and anything unusual and interesting. Please visit www.BathandWestBooks.co.uk for further information. You can also follow us at Twitter.com/BathWestBooks.
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