The Chrysalids
by Wyndham, John (1903-1969)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
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.
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
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 298905
- Title
- The Chrysalids
- Author
- Wyndham, John (1903-1969)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- London : Michael Joseph
- Date Published
- 1955
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.