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 realizes that he is the only person who can see: everyone else,doctors and patients alike,have been blinded by a meteor shower. Now,with civilization in chaos,the triffids - huge,venomous,large-rooted plants able to'walk',feeding on human flesh - can have their day...
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9780241284674Number of pages: 256Weight: 370 gDimensions: 204 x 138 x 26 mm
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"A thoroughly English apocalypse,it rivals H. G. Wells in conveying how the everyday invaded by the alien would feel. No wonder Stephen King admires Wyndham so much."-RAMSEY CAMPBELL"John Wyndham's The Day of the Triffids is one of my all-time favorite novels. It's absolutely convincing,full of little telling details,and that sweet,warm sensation of horror and mystery."-JOE R. LANSDALE"My son's middle name is Wyndham. Does that tell you how much I respect and revere the late John Wyndham And The Day of the Triffids is the best of them all. He was a wonderful writer who was able to reinvigorate science fiction with spectacle and true thrills,and do so with a writing voice that created both suspense and elegance. A true master." -ED GORMAN
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