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J.G. Ballard

by · 1984

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"Highly acclaimed as a science fiction writer, J,G,Ballard far transcends that label. Ballard has delineated an updated mythology and philosophy coherent for our times, ranging from his investigation of the psychosexual significance of the car crash (in Crash) to the barbarism latent in a new condominium (High Rise). In this strikingly illustrated volume, encompassing interviews and a wealth of rare selections from every aspect of Ballard's career, introduce yourself to the advanced thinking of a major contemporary writer."

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Subject
biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thisphilosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of this
Genre
science fictionscience fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
artartMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 171 pages
Form
short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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