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This book offers a comprehensive account of the work of J.G. Ballard, regarded by several critics as one of the most significant fiction writers of recent times. Ballard's early science-fiction writing earned him plaudits as one of the most innovative and individual voices in the field, but his development as a writer has taken him far beyond the confines of any single genre. This book traces Ballard's career from his early science-fiction short stories and novels to his most recent work, particularly his timely reflections on the role of violence in contemporary social life. It argues that Ballard's writing is characterised by a distinctive vision of the post-war world and its possible futures, and suggests that his far-reaching analyses of the present age make him one of the indispensable commentators of our time.
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Andrzej Gasiorek is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Birmingham
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I was expecting something post modern dense impenetrable, rereading again and again to get hold of one or two thoughts out of a sentence but no, its quite straight forward. You would have to know his novels beforehand and have some understanding of Marx's theory of alienation, a working knowledge of Deleuze and Guattari, De Bord, Vanegeim, Lefebvre but then it becomes a downhill slide as the terminilogy is accessible and the thoughts novel.
A good accompaniment to Ballard as a philosopher rather than a pulp fiction writer that is read on holiday and tossed aside for the Dick Francis, Jilly Cooper or Archer novel.
Could not imagine anyone writing a book of this ilk about them.
A good accompaniment to Ballard as a philosopher rather than a pulp fiction writer that is read on holiday and tossed aside for the Dick Francis, Jilly Cooper or Archer novel.
Could not imagine anyone writing a book of this ilk about them.
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This book is a very detailed and complete instrument for Ballard's comprehension. Very recommended to everyone is interested in his novels and short stories.
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This is an excellent book. It clearly (if occasionally being a bit too dense and academic) examines JG Ballard's work from first novel to latest and explores major themes in his books. It's clearly, logically reasoned, very well researched, very intelligent and very illuminating. Gasiorek is a very sharp writer and analyst of the surrealist innerspace psychonaut's wordwork and has obviously put a great deal of time and effort into his critique. This book is an absolute must for those interested in the work of JG Ballard, his psyche and his means of expressing it on the page. Buy this book. You won't regret it if you're a Ballard fan.
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