Penguin 1st Edition, published 1946.
Famine sweeps across the world when a lab accident unleashes a virulent strain of bacteria that transforms healthy fields into barren wastelands. With the fate of the human race at stake, wealthy financier Stanley Nordenholt establishes a stronghold in central Scotland and assumes dictatorial powers to save what remains of the planet's starving population. This gripping tale of survival explores some of the moral dilemmas that arise in the wake of catastrophic events as well as their social, cultural, and political consequences.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Repaired damage to top of spine. Foxing and light creasing to rear cover. Light creases across front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Penguin 1st Edition, published 1946.
Famine sweeps across the world when a lab accident unleashes a virulent strain of bacteria that transforms healthy fields into barren wastelands. With the fate of the human race at stake, wealthy financier Stanley Nordenholt establishes a stronghold in central Scotland and assumes dictatorial powers to save what remains of the planet's starving population. This gripping tale of survival explores some of the moral dilemmas that arise in the wake of catastrophic events as well as their social, cultural, and political consequences.
Condition grading: Good Minus. Repaired damage to top of spine. Foxing and light creasing to rear cover. Light creases across front cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
