John Wyndham Book order (chronological)

Featuring sixteen classic tales that delve into the eerie and unsettling, this collection showcases John Wyndham's masterful storytelling in cozy horror. Celebrated by Stephen King, Wyndham's work blends suspense with thought-provoking themes, making it a captivating read for genre enthusiasts. The book includes a bonus novella, enriching the experience with additional layers of intrigue and chilling narratives.

Set in 1935 England, the story follows Phyllida Shiffer as she returns home after her divorce, only to find her father's house locked and him missing. As she navigates the unsettling situation, she encounters mysterious men who believe she may possess crucial information about her father's groundbreaking scientific discovery. This blend of personal turmoil and intrigue propels Phyllida into a web of secrets and danger, challenging her to uncover the truth about her father's work and her own role in it.

This short book is a translation of some of the myths of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is a history of the creation of the world, the gods, and humanity, and the early days of the sacred city of Ífè, the traditional center of Yoruba culture. The text was recited to the author/translator by the high priests of Ífè, and the book is still cited in some books on traditional Yoruba religion and thought today. It has undeservedly become quite rare, as it can be considered a minor classic in the field.

This replica of the Summer 1951 issue of SUSPENSE MAGAZINE features a diverse collection of stories spanning genres such as Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Crime, The Macabre, and Fantasy. Notable contributions include John Wyndham's OPERATION PEEP and Georges Simenon's ELUSIVE WITNESS, alongside works from authors like Ambrose Bierce and Edith Saylor Abbot. Each tale promises to engage readers with thrilling plots and intriguing characters, reflecting the rich storytelling of mid-20th century literature.

Frighteningly real, completely believable, here are six stories of people who find themselves suddenly living in another year of their own lives. With the casual ease of a master writer, John Wyndham gives flesh and substance to that strange moment when the bottom suddenly drops out from under us and we meet ourselves in the future or the past—ourselves as we will be, or might have been.Includes:Consider Her WaysOddHow Do I DoStitch in TimeRandom QuestTime Out

Set in a world where love struggles against the boundaries of separate realities, "Meet Me in Tomorrow" by Guy Archette explores the theme of hopeless romance. This replica of the December 1950 issue of IMAGINATION STORIES OF SCIENCE AND FANTASY includes a variety of captivating tales, such as "Technical Slip" by John Beynon and "Tourists to Terra" by Mack Reynolds, showcasing a diverse range of science fiction and fantasy narratives that delve into unique adventures and imaginative concepts.

The story of man's leap into the seas of space, from the author of THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS

In a city that could well be New York, a series of identical women are found dead in suspicious circumstances. Magazine photographer Johnny Farthing, who is reporting on the suspected murders, is chilled to discover that his fiancee looks identical to the victims too - and then she disappears.

Anglický autor John Wyndham (1903–1969) patří k nejvýznamnějším tvůrcům žánru science fiction. Proslavil se především díky románu Den trifidů. Nemenší úspěchy Wyndham slavil i se svými dalšími invazními a katastrofickými romány Kukly či Midwichské kukačky. Ke klasice žánru patří rovněž jeho povídky, které vycházejí v uceleném sborníku u nás poprvé. Ve sbírce najdete tucet příběhů, jež chronologicky mapují celou Wyndhamovu tvorbu od klasické novely Světy na výměnu přes invazní Pýchavkovou hrozbu až po příběhy s hororovými prvky Neviditelná stvůra, Rudé svinstvo a další.... celý text

The study of men and masculinities incorporates some of the key debates in the social sciences today, particularly within cultural and media studies, and gender studies. This book explores the socio-historical and cultural formation, enactment and representation of masculinities in a range of sites. schovat popis