The Wyndham Collection: The Day of the Triffids; The Midwich Cuckoos; The Chrysalids

London: Folio Society, 2022. First Edition, Third Impression Third Printing. Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Leger, Patrick. New copy in the publisher's eco-wrapping, as received directly from The Folio Society. Carefully unwrapped to check for flaws - of which there are none, and to photograph, then carefully rewrapped. John Wyndham created some of the most intriguing and intelligent science fiction of the 20th century, and this special collection brings together three of his best works: 'The Day of the Triffids', 'The Midwich Cuckoos' and 'The Chrysalids' . His gripping stories show ordinary, sometimes heroic people reacting to unsettling or disastrous events that call into question the very nature of human society. With Wyndham's writing, science fiction becomes an instrument to force us to look at our own world with fresh eyes and to examine our comfortable assumptions, from human superiority to the permanence of civilisation. These striking Folio editions feature superb illustrations by Patrick Leger and three unnerving binding designs, presented together in a blocked slipcase. Each novel is separately introduced by science-fiction writer, Adam Roberts, who praises Wyndham's books as some of the most perceptive and potently memorable fictions of the century. Quarter-bound in blocked cloth with paper sides, each volume printed with an individual design by the artist. Set in Ehrhardt and printed on Abbey Wove paper. Vol 1: (Day of the Triffids) 272 pp. Vol 2: (Midwich Cuckoos) 224 pp. Vol 3: (The Chrysalids) 208 pp. 7 full page colour illustrations per volume. Each book measures 9'' x 5 ¼''. Slipcase blocked with black and metallic magenta. Printed and bound in Italy. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. In mint condition as received directly from The Folio Society. Additional photos available on request or these may be viewed on my listing. Heavy/oversize set. U.K. postage at default charge but overseas buyers may be asked for extra. Enquiries welcome. All orders professionally packed, tracked and/or signed-for, and insured.