 Cover of the first edition | |
| Author | John Wyndham |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | None |
| Cover artist | Rupert Smith |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
Publication date | 1961 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 223 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7181-0066-7 |
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Based on novella "Consider Her Ways":
Based on novelette "Random Quest":
Based on short story "A Long Spoon":
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