The Chrysalids by John Wyndham Paperback Book

Description: The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, M. John Harrison David Strorms father doesnt approve of Angus Mortons unusually large horses, calling them blasphemies against nature. Little does he realise that his own son, and his sons cousin Rosalind and their friends, have their own secret abberation which would label them as mutants. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Vibrant reissue of five of John Wyndhams most famous novelsDavid Strorms father doesnt approve of Angus Mortons unusually large horses, calling them blasphemies against nature. Little does he realize that his own son, his niece Rosalind and their friends, have their own secret aberration which would label them as mutants. But as David and Rosalind grow older it becomes more difficult to conceal their differences from the village elders. Soon they face a choice- wait for eventual discovery or flee to the terrifying and mutable Badlands ...The Chrysalids is a post-nuclear story of genetic mutation in a devastated world, which tells of the lengths the intolerant will go to to keep themselves pure. Author Biography John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Benyon Harris was born in 1903, the son of a barrister. He tried a number of careers including farming, law, commercial art and advertising, and started writing short stories, intended for sale, in 1925. From 1930 to 1939 he wrote short stories of various kinds under different names, almost exclusively for American publications, while also writing detective novels. During the war he was in the Civil Service and then the Army. In 1946 he went back to writing stories for publication in the USA and decided to try a modified form of science fiction, a form he called logical fantasy. As John Wyndham he wrote The Day of the Triffids, The Kraken Wakes, The Chrysalids, The Midwich Cuckoos (filmed as Village of the Damned), The Seeds of Time, Trouble with Lichen, The Outward Urge, Consider Her Ways and Others, Web and Chocky. John Wyndham died in March 1969. Review Perfect timing, astringent humour ... One of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence Spectator Remains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way Guardian Review Text Perfect timing, astringent humour . . . One of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence Review Quote Perfect timing, astringent humour . . . One of the few authors whose compulsive readability is a compliment to the intelligence Spectator Remains fresh and disturbing in an entirely unexpected way Guardian Details ISBN0141032979 Author M. John Harrison Pages 208 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2008 ISBN-10 0141032979 ISBN-13 9780141032979 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-08-07 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780140013085 DEWEY 823.912 Death 1969 Media Book Short Title CHRYSALIDS UK Release Date 2008-08-07 Narrator Sarah Ridgeway Illustrator Moses Nester Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-08-17 AU Release Date 2008-08-17 Alternative 9780241983928 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14686536;

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