Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this
neglected Ballardian masterpiece promises to be a touchstone for
environmentalists the world over.
First published in 1962, J.G. Ballard's mesmerizing and
ferociously imaginative novel not only gained him widespread
critical acclaim but also established his reputation as one of the
finest writers of a generation. The Drowned World imagines a
terrifying world in which global warming has melted the ice caps
and primordial jungles have overrun a tropical London. Set during
the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and
his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature
is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects
fiercely compete for domination. Both an unmatched biological
mystery and a brilliant retelling of Heart of Darkness--complete
with a mad white hunter and his hordes of native soldiers--this
"powerful and beautifully clear" (Brian Aldiss) work becomes a
thrilling adventure with "an oppressive power reminiscent of
Conrad" (Kingsley Amis).
General
| Imprint: |
Liveright Publishing Corporation
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
July 2012 |
| First published: |
July 2012 |
| Authors: |
J.G. Ballard
|
| Introduction by: |
Martin Amis
|
| Dimensions: |
217 x 150 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Paper over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
198 |
| Edition: |
50th Anniversary ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-87140-406-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Science fiction
|
| LSN: |
0-87140-406-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780871404060 |
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