Ballard, J.g
The Complete Stories of J. G. Ballard
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393339291
- author:
- Ballard, J.g
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 1199
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 5.1 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction / Short Stories (single author)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Complete Stories of J. G. Ballard is a collection of 98 enthralling and pulse-quickening tales that span five decades, showcasing the remarkable imagination of J. G. Ballard. This comprehensive anthology brings together a body of work unparalleled in twentieth-century literature, cementing Ballard's reputation as one of the greatest and most prophetic writers in the world.
Within its pages, Ballard's unique vision is on full display, exploring themes of modern paranoia, fantastical creations, and the human condition. From the surreal to the unsettling, his stories evoke the works of Kafka and Borges, offering a glimpse into the hallucinatory world of a literary genius.
This edition includes the story "The Garden of Time," which has inspired the 2024 Met Gala Dress code, and provides a unique opportunity for readers to experience the full range and mesmerizing cadences of Ballard's writing.