The Best Short Stories Of J.G.Ballard

Nineteen stories from 1957,60,61,62,63,64,67,68,78.

Favorites: “Chronopolis” (1960 novelette) – Clocks and watches are outlawed. One person revolts and starts to wind them up again.

“Billennium” (1961) – The city has thirty million people.  It’s not uncommon to be caught for forty-eight hours in a pedestrian jam. One man lives in a cubicle in a stairwell. Then he and his friend discover a large room behind a hidden panel.

“Thirteen For The Centaurus” (1962 novelette) – It’s called The Station. Abel soon discovers it really a starship heading for Alpha Centauri…or is it?

“The Subliminal Man” (1963) – Consumerism is out of control thanks to laws demanding spending. Now huge highway signs are being erected. Their subliminal messages make things that much worse.

“The Drowned Giant” (1964) – The body of a giant washes up on shore. What do the people of a nearby city do with it?

“The Assassination Of John Fitzgerald Kennedy Considered As A Downhill Motor Race” (1966) – Exactly what the title says.

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I'm a big fan of vintage books,movies,TV shows and music. I encourage everyone to patronize your local used book/record store and pick up some of the good stuff. My posts are capsule reviews of some favorites that you may want to investigate. The albums posted aren't really reviews but items from my collection that are still available. I try and point out highlights of each one and let the music speak for itself. Thanks to all for checking out the blog.
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2 Responses to The Best Short Stories Of J.G.Ballard

  1. Joachim Boaz says:

    I just procured a recent edition of all of his short stories in chronological order…. they are wonderful… especially Billennium.

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