WYNDHAM, JOHN, 1903 to 1969

John Wyndham

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8
Editions tracked
10
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7

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Earliest first editionThe Day of the TriffidsJoseph, 1951 Most editions trackedChocky2 editions
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John Wyndham books in order

In publication order

  1. 1The Day of the Triffids1951
  2. 2The Kraken Wakes1953
  3. 3The Chrysalids1955
  4. 4The Seeds of Time1956
  5. 5The Midwich Cuckoos1957
  6. 6Trouble with Lichen1960
  7. 7Consider Her Ways and Others1961
  8. 8Chocky1968
In order

First editions, year by year

  1. 1951The Day of the TriffidsJoseph
  2. 1953The Kraken Wakes [by] John WyndhamJoseph
  3. 1955The ChrysalidsMichael Joseph
  4. 1957The Midwich Cuckoos [by] John WyndhamJoseph
  5. 1960Trouble with LichenJoseph
  6. 1961Consider Her Ways and OthersJoseph
  7. 1968ChockyJoseph
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What order should I read John Wyndham's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Day of the Triffids (1951), then The Kraken Wakes (1953) and The Chrysalids (1955). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was John Wyndham's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Day of the Triffids, first published in 1951.

When was John Wyndham born?

John Wyndham was born in 1903 and died in 1969.

How many John Wyndham books does MyVolumes track?

We track 8 books by John Wyndham across 10 editions, 7 of them first editions.

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