A fascinating and unsettling anthology of 31 science fiction short stories in tribute to the prophetic dystopias of New Wave sci-fi pioneer, and literary titan of the twentieth century, J. G. Ballard–featuring Will Self, Iain Sinclair, Christopher Fowler, Chris Beckett, Michael Moorcock and many more.Few authors are so iconic that their name is an adjective – Ballard is one of them. Master of both literary and science fiction, his classic novels such as Empire of the Sun, Crash and Cocaine Nights show a world out of joint, a bewildering and strange place. Alongside the classic dystopias of The Drowned World and High-Rise, his legacy shaped the future of literature.This collection gathers today’s greatest literary and science fiction authors to pay tribute to the creator of Ballardian worlds we live in today. Featuring:o Chris Becketto Alexandra Benedicto Pat Cadigano Adrian Coleo Ramsey Campbello Paul Di Filippoo Christopher Fowlero Jeff Noono David Gordono James Gradyo Preston Grassmanno Andrew Hooko Samantha Lee Howeo Rhys Hugheso Maxim Jakubowskio Hanna Jamesono Toby Litto James Lovegroveo Nick Mamataso Barry Malzbergo Michael Moorcocko Rick McGratho Adrian McKintyo Geoff Nicholsono Christine Poulsono David Quanticko Adam Robertso George Sandisono Will Selfo Iain Sinclairo Lavie TidharA first of its kind anthology, collecting tales of humanity’s uncanny and uneasy clash with the future, and the distorted psychological spaces hidden in empires of concrete.

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