Controversial science fiction writer, J.G. Ballard, tells of his unorthodox upbringing in Shanghai in the 1940's. Ballard has achieved acclaim for works such as Empire of the Sun, and controversy over Crash, which investigates the psychosexual significance of the car crash. The book includes an article on Ballard Mythmaker of the 20th Century by William S. Burroughs, and chapter one of Crash, plus Ballard's introduction to the French edition.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0940642085
ISBN13:9780940642089
Release Date:January 1985
Publisher:Re/Search Publications
Length:171 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
J.G.Ballard's magic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Re/Search has produced a brilliant overview of ballard's early works,up to 1984, with in-depth interviews,snatches of books,exhibitions articles,pictures,collages,etc.It's ideal if you want to get the theoretical angle on the wise man from Leicester/Singapore,without having to suffer the usual abstract,condescending ,academic jargon. Fhe format is perfect- like a catalogue ,but slimmer.
Informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a creative and interesting explication of an outstanding author's life and work.
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