The Classic Collection of John Wyndham. Twenty Novels and Short Stories. Illustrated: The Secret People, Planet Plane, The Lost Machine, Child of Power, The Kraken Wakes and others

by John Wyndham

The Classic Collection of John Wyndham brings together twenty of the renowned British author’s most compelling novels and short stories, accompanied by vivid illustrations. This anthology showcases Wyndham’s signature blend of science fiction, mystery, and social commentary. Featuring iconic works such as The Secret People, Planet Plane, The Lost Machine, Child of Power, and The Kraken Wakes, the collection explores themes of human resilience, alien encounters, and the ethical dilemmas posed by technological advancement. A must-have for fans of classic science fiction, this volume offers a fascinating journey through the imaginative worlds of one of the genre’s most influential voices.

Novels
• The Secret People
• Foul Play Suspected
• Planet Plane
• The Kraken Wakes
• The Outward Urge

Short Stories
• Vivisection
• Worlds to Barter
• The Lost Machine
• The Stare
• The Venus Adventure
• Invisible Monster
• The Puff-ball Menace
• The Third Vibrator
• The Last Lunarians
• The Cathedral Crypt
• Una
• Judson's Annihilator
• Child of Power
• Derelict of Space
• The Trojan Beam

1591 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 4, 2025

About the author

John Wyndham Parkes Lucas Beynon Harris was the son of a barrister. After trying a number of careers, including farming, law, commercial art and advertising, he started writing short stories in 1925. After serving in the civil Service and the Army during the war, he went back to writing. Adopting the name John Wyndham, he started writing a form of science fiction that he called 'logical fantasy'. As well as The Day of the Triffids, he wrote The Kraken Wakes, The Chrysalids, The Midwich Cuckoos (filmed as Village of the Damned) and The Seeds of Time.