{"product_id":"the-day-of-the-triffids-by-john-wyndham-penguin-clothbound-collection","title":"The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham - Penguin Clothbound Collection","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning new clothbound edition of one of the most famous science-fiction novels of the twentieth century, designed by the acclaimed Coralie-Bickford Smith. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn Wyndham's The Day of the Triffids is a landmark work of post war British science fiction blending gripping survival horror, speculative biology and social commentary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst published in 1951, the novel follows the harrowing aftermath of a global catastrophe in which a comet shower blinds most of humanity, allowing the venomous Triffids - genetically engineered plants capable of independent movement and lethal strikes - to dominate the remnants of civilisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyndhams narrative explores human resilience, ethical dilemmas and the fragility of societal structurs when faced with unforeseen scientific consequences.  With its taut pacing, suspenseful plot and vividly imagined post-apocalyptic landscapes, The Day of the Triffids established itself as a cornerstone of modern science fiction, influencing generations of writers and filmmakers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful hardback edition presents in the complete, unabridged text with an introduction by Barry Langford, making it ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic science fiction who enjoy suspenseful adventure and survival stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete and unabridged text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClothbound hardback edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroductory notes by Barry Langford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fans of speculative science, thrilling survival stories and enduring science fiction classics, The Day of the Triffids remains an essential, thought provoking and unforgettable read.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Classic Literature Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45927803256988,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/5703\/3628\/files\/the-day-of-the-triffids-by-john-wyndham-penguin-clothbound-collection-8759597.jpg?v=1768257606","url":"https:\/\/classicliteraturebookshop.com\/products\/the-day-of-the-triffids-by-john-wyndham-penguin-clothbound-collection","provider":"The Classic Literature Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}