The Chrysalids
by John Wyndham
- Used
- Acceptable
- Paperback
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Glenroy, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Cover starting separate at spine, foxing, tanned pages, tiny ink stamp on first page, shelf wear, spine creased (see photos).
The Chrysalids by John Wyndham is a vintage 1970 Penguin paperback that belongs to the Science Fiction genre. It tells the story of a society that has been decimated by a nuclear holocaust and where any kind of genetic mutation is punishable by death. The book is targeted towards young adults and adults, with a total of 200 pages. If you're a fan of science fiction or dystopian novels, The Chrysalids is a great addition to your collection.Synopsis
The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel by John Wyndham, first published in 1955 by Michael Joseph. It is the least typical of Wyndham's major novels, but is regarded by some people as his best. The novel was adapted for BBC radio by Barbara Clegg in 1982 and for the theater by playwright David Harrower in 1999.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shane Nixon (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- johnwyndhamthechrysalids
- Title
- The Chrysalids
- Author
- John Wyndham
- Format/Binding
- Cover starting separate at spine, foxing, tanned pages, tiny ink stamp on first page, shelf wear, spine creased (see photos).
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1970 Reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1970
- Pages
- 200
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- john wyndham, the chrysalids, genetic mutation, post apocalypse, science fiction, vintage
Terms of Sale
Shane Nixon
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Shane Nixon
Biblio member since 2020
Glenroy, Victoria
About Shane Nixon
I've collected books for decades and now it time for me to share them with the world
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