The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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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The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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First edition
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1955
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London: Michael Joseph, 1955 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5.5". None. A very smart example of the first edition of John Wyndham's post-apocalyptic science fiction novel. The first edition, first impression, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper.'The Chrysalids' is a coming of age science fiction novel, set in the future.Set… Read more about this item
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THE CHRYSALIDS

THE CHRYSALIDS

by Wyndham, John (pseudonym of John Beynon Harris)

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Used - A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with mild dust soiling to the white rear panel. Scarce in superior condition. (31280)
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First U.K. edition
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[1955]
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London: Michael Joseph, [1955]. First U.K. edition. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with mild dust soiling to the white rear panel. Scarce in superior condition. (31280). Octavo, boards. Published earlier in the U.S. with textual differences as RE-BIRTH (1955). Post nuclear war novel. "In the aftermath of a great nuclear war, the puritanical survivors attempt… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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First Edition
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1960
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Hardcover
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London: Michael Joseph 1955. 8vo. Uncommon. First Edition. 239 pp. not price clipped. Some chipping to jacket edges and a small v missing from the top of the front panel. Fading to board edges. Internally clean, but with . Science fiction novel about a cultish post-apocalyptic society in Canada as telepathy develops among its younger members, by the author of… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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Penguin Books Ltd, UK, 1976. Paperback. Book Condition: Good. Moderate reading wear. very clean interior..
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THE CHRYSALIDS

by John Wyndham

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First Paperback edition
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1958
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Paperback
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Harmondsworth UK: Penguin Books, 1958. First Paperback edition. Paperback. Very good. 4 1/4 x 7 inches. 200 pages. Condition is Very Good; front cover lightly foxed, spine toned, spine is not creased and binding is very tight, some pages lightly toned in the margins. STK
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by Wyndham, John

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The Chrysalids, Wyndham, John, Introduction by M. John Harrison. Published by Penguin, London, 2000. Card covers. 8vo up to 9½" tall., ix. 189 pp. In mint condition. The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel by British writer John Wyndham (1903-1969), first published in 1955. Nuclear war has devastated the world, bringing with it a host of genetic mutations. In… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids

by WYNDHAM, John

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Very Good
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Reprint.
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1989
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Hardcover
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9780727817617
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London: Severn House, 1989 Minor library markings, slight wear. The dust jacket is fully intact and well protected.
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The Chrysalids (Penguin Modern Classics)

by Wyndham, John

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Paperback
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9780141181479
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Penguin Classics. Paperback. Used; Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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Used - Near Fine
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Near Fine
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Reprint
Published
1975
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Cloth
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UK: Michael Joseph, 1975. Reprint . Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. 11th Imp1975. Same wrapper artwork as the 1st edition. Book is near fine and bright. The complete wrapper is near fine and bright. Pages a little age toned. Un-common edition. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18126… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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Penguin Books. Good. 113 x 181 x 14mm. Paperback. Reprint. 199 pages. Cover worn<br>When David is old enough to realize that , while not visibly abnormal, mentally he - and others - are diff erent, more than human, he is terrified of discovery. He lives in a land threatened by the twisted mutants of the cursed Fringes, a… Read more about this item
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The chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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1958
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Paperback
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Harmondsworth: Penguin. Good. 18 x 11cm. Paperback. 1958. 206 pages. Text tanned<br>200 pages ; 18 cm A terrifying story o f conformity and deformity in a world paralysed by genetic mutati on .
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The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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Used - NFine
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Very Good +
Edition
First Edition
Published
1955
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Hardcover
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London: Michael Joseph, 1955 First Printing. NFine/VGood+. Publisher's black cloth with gilt spine titles. Softly bumped on upper corner of front board. Slightly dusted top page edge. Dust jacket shows light edge wear and toning along edges with minor soiling to rear panel. A bright, sharp copy. Not remainder marked or price clipped.… Read more about this item
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The Chrysalids (Penguin 1959)

The Chrysalids (Penguin 1959)

by John Wyndham

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1962
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Penguin, 1962. Paperback. Good. 1962. Reprinted. 200 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge-wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.
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The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids

by John Wyndham

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New
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Hardback
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9781473212688
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Hardback. New. The disturbing post-apocalyptic masterpiece from the author of THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS.
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The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John (1903-1969)

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Second Edition
Published
1955
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Hardcover
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London : Michael Joseph, 1955. Second Edition. Hardcover. Fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 239 p. ; 19 cm. Subject: Science fiction - Themes - Mutants.
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The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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1987
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Paperback
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London: Penguin, 1987. 200pp. Illustratedcard covers (by Mark Salwowski). Covers with laminate plastic. Very firm and clean. ISBN 0140013083.. Paperback. Very Good. 12mo.
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The Chrysalids

The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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Paperback. Good.
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The Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John (cover art by Harry Willock)

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Used - Very Good
Published
1977
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Soft cover
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9780140013085
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Harmondsworth: Penguin Books 1977 Paperback Reprint ISBN 0-14-001308-3, 1977 VG. Light creasing to lower front cover, former owner's name to front fly page, otherwise an attractive copy, very clean throughout. Cover art by Harry Willock.
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Chrysalids

by Wyndham, John

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Penguin. Used - Very Good.
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