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J. G. Ballard

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About J.G. Ballard:


J.G. Ballard is the author of numerous books, including "Empire of the Sun," the underground classic "Crash," and "The Kindness of Women." He is revered as one of the most important writers of fiction to address the consequences of twentieth-century technology. His latest book is Super-Cannes. He lives in England.

Dates:


(1930-)

Nationality:


English

Genre(s):


Novels; Stories; Essays

Notable Work:


Empire of the Sun, 1984

Quotation:


"I would say that if one had to categorize the future in one word, it would be that word 'home.' Just as the 20th century has been the age of mobility, largely through the motor car, so the next era will be one in which instead of having to seek out oneÕs adventures through travel, one creates them, in whatever form one chooses, in one's home."

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