London, Michael Joseph, 1959. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A near fine copy. Rear panel a little wavy, with some toning. Parkes is another Wyndham pseudonym. John Wyndham (1903-1969) was one of the leading British science fiction writers responsible for helping create a very bucolic, very English style of sf, some titles of which now with the cosy catastrophe subgenre. He's best remembered for The Day of the Triffids, a staple for many a British schoolkid. Cover art by Kenneth Farnhill [12045, Hyraxia Books].

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