Review

A compendium of provocative quips and comments ... often they compress the modern world with magnificant concision. -- John Strausbaugh, New York Times, December 1, 2004

A fabulous collection of quotes organized beautifully, paired with snazzy and often bizarre photographs. -- Lauren Eggert-Crowe, Galatea's Pants #15, Nov 29, 2004

This book provides a keen insight into the mind of a 20th-century counterculture hero [J.G. Ballard]. -- Gary Singh, Metro Silicon Valley, November 24, 2004

Product Description

Ballard's books have remained fresh decades after they were first published, and the thoughts collected in J.G. Ballard: Quotes have worn equally as well. Small enough to fit in a pocket, this book brings together J. G. Ballard's trenchant thoughts on music, film, celebrity, the rise of corporate media, the death of reality, and much more. Grouped by topics such as "Sex: Relationships, Sex x Technology equals the Future, Pornography" and "Surrealism, Imagination," these quotes are both concise and clear, and provide a strong beacon for readers who are used to a baffling daily assault of advertisements, phone calls, and e-mails. They are also an excellent resource to help readers better understand Ballard's novels, which stand among the most visionary, provocative literature of the 20th century. A Ballardian glossary, the essay "Guide to Virtual Death," and a bibliography round out this excellent resource.