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The Day of the Triffids
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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When Bill Masen wakes up blindfolded in hospital, there is a bitter irony in his situation. Carefully removing his bandages, he realises that he is the only person who can see — everyone else, doctors and patients alike, have been blinded by a meteor shower.
A stunning new clothbound edition of one of the most famous science-fiction novels of the twentieth century, designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith.
When Bill Masen wakes up blindfolded in hospital, there is a bitter irony in his situation. Carefully removing his bandages, he realises that he is the only person who can see — everyone else, doctors and patients alike, have been blinded by a meteor shower. Now, with civilisation in chaos, the triffids — huge, venomous, large-rooted plants able to 'walk', feeding on human flesh — can have their day...
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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The Day of the Triffids is highly regarded for its portrayal of an 'English apocalypse' and evokes a sense of invasion by the alien in everyday life. Critics appreciate John Wyndham's ability to blend horror with convincing detail, showcasing his unique narrative voice. Admired for its suspense and elegance, the novel successfully reinvigorates the science fiction genre, earning respect from notable authors like Stephen King.
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ISBN: 9780241284674
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 October 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Barry Langford
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 204.0mm
Weight: 370g
Pages: 256
About the Author
John Wyndham was born in 1903 in the Midlands. After leaving school, he tried his hand at several careers, including farming, law and advertising, before starting to write stories in 1925. During the war he worked as a censor in the Ministry of Information and afterwards served in the Army. The Day of The Triffids was published in 1951, and was followed by many other famous works of science fiction, including The Kraken Wakes, The Chrysalids and The Midwich Cuckoos. Wyndham died in 1969.
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