William Nicholson — The Wind on Fire Trilogy

London, Mammoth; Egmont, 2000-2002. First edition. Cloth. The first editions of the Wind on Fire fantasy trilogy, by an award-winning writer inspired by his distaste for school exams. The first editions of the complete Wind on Fire trilogy, a fantasy series, written by accomplished screenwriter and author William Nicholson. Published by Mammoth, and later Egmont (Firesong) between 2000-2002.In the publisher's original blue cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrappers.Having been a screen writer, co-writing the epic Gladiator and BBC's Shadowlands among others, Nicholson decided to write a children's fantasy series following two twins in an extreme meritocratic society, partly inspired by his distaste of school exams as a method for teaching.The Wind Singer won the Smarties Prize Gold award in 2000, and the Blue Peter Book of the Year award in 2001, and the trilogy has been sold successfully across the globe. In the publisher's original cloth, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, in excellent condition, with minimal marks and edgewear. Dust wrappers are bright and clean with minimal fading. End papers are bright and clean. Internally, firmly bound. Very minor strain to hinge between title and half-title leaf of Slaves. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.