The Atrocity Exhibition - Softcover

Ballard, J. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1889307033 ISBN 13: 9781889307039

Publisher: V/Search Publications,U.S., 1990

Synopsis

The Atrocity Exhibition is J.G. Ballard's most complex, disturbing work, with fabulous photos by Ana Barrado and artwork by Phoebe Gloeckner.

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Review:

Easily one of the 20th century's most visionary writers, JG Ballard still lives far ahead of his time. Called his "prophetic masterpiece" by many, The Atrocity Exhibition practically lies outside of any literary tradition. Part science fiction, part eerie historical fiction, part pornography, its characters adhere to no rules of linearity or stability. This reissued edition features an introduction by William S Burroughs, extensive text commentary by Ballard and four additional stories. Of specific interest are the illustrations by underground cartoonist and professional medical illustrator Phoebe Gloeckner. Her ultra-realistic images of eroticism and destruction add an important dimension to Ballard's text. --Joaquim della Mirandella

Review:

‘The zenith of the experimental novel in English’ Will Self

‘Brilliant and unnerving ... Ballard is a writer with talent to burn’ The Times

‘These stories – “condensed novels”, Ballard has called them – are a high-water mark in English experimental fiction’ New York Times

‘A powerful book ... Phrase and image are constantly disturbing and stimulating’ Sunday Telegraph

‘The terrifying thing about Ballard is his logic; is this science fiction or history written ahead of its time?’ Len Deighton

About this edition

• Publisher: V/Search Publications,U.S.
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 1889307033
• ISBN 13: 9781889307039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 127