When London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires
rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of
'Crash' and 'Empire of the Sun', reissued here with a new
introduction from Martin Amis. Fluctuations in solar radiation have
melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of
unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows
up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted,
swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital;
others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of
science or profit. While the submerged streets of London are
drained in search of treasure, Dr Robert Kerans - part of a group
of intrepid scientists - comes to accept this submarine city and
finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it. First
published in 1962, Ballard's mesmerising and ferociously
imaginative novel gained him widespread critical acclaim and
established his reputation as one of Britain's finest writers of
science fiction. This edition is part of a new commemorative series
of Ballard's works, featuring introductions from a number of his
admirers (including Robert Macfarlane, Martin Amis, James Lever and
Ali Smith) and brand-new cover designs.
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