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John Wyndham
AuthorBooks · Second hand1903-1969
John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris was an English science fiction writer best known for his works published under the pen name John Wyndham, although he also used other combinations of his names, such as John Beynon and Lucas Parkes. Some of his works were set in post-apocalyptic landscapes. His best known works include The Day of the Triffids (1951), filmed in 1962, and The Midwich Cuckoos (1957), which was filmed in 1960 as Village of the Damned, in 1995 under the same title, and again in 2022 in Sky Max under its original title.
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Birth
1903
Death
1969
First book
1931
Years writing
95
John Wyndham was a prolific British writer who published under various pseudonyms, including John Beynon and Lucas Parkes.
His most iconic work, The Day of the Triffids, is a fundamental benchmark of post-apocalyptic literature.
Before establishing himself as a novelist, he explored various professional paths such as screenwriting and the art trade.
His stories often explore unsettling scenarios where humanity faces unexpected and transformative threats.
The novel The Midwich Cuckoos achieved such popularity that it was adapted for film twice under the title Village of the Damned.