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THE DEATH OF GRASS.

Christopher, John (pseudonym of Christopher Samuel Youd).

London: Michael Joseph, [1956]. Octavo, boards. First edition. Signed by Christopher on the title page. "A rapidly mutating virus wipes out all of Earth's grasses, including grain crops." -Anatomy of Wonder (1995) 3-42. Filmed in 1970 as No Blade of Grass (which is the title of the U.S. publication of this book). [Reference: Anatomy of Wonder (2004) II-240. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels 21. Survey of Science Fiction Literature IV, pp. 1541-44]. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with two tiny tears to the upper front panel. A sharp copy, not often found signed. (33471). Item #33471

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