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Title: THE DROWNED WORLD
By: J. G. Ballard, Martin Amis
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0007221835
ISBN 13: 9780007221837
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Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
Pub. date: 10 September, 2005
Pages: 176
Description: When London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of `Crash' and `Empire of the Sun', reissued here with a new introduction from Martin Amis.
Synopsis: When London is lost beneath the rising tides, unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of `Crash' and `Empire of the Sun', reissued here with a new introduction from Martin Amis. Fluctuations in solar radiation have melted the ice caps, sending the planet into a new Triassic Age of unendurable heat. London is a swamp; lush tropical vegetation grows up the walls of the Ritz and primeval reptiles are sighted, swimming through the newly-formed lagoons. Some flee the capital; others remain to pursue reckless schemes, either in the name of science or profit. While the submerged streets of London are drained in search of treasure, Dr Robert Kerans - part of a group of intrepid scientists - comes to accept this submarine city and finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it. First published in 1962, Ballard's mesmerising and ferociously imaginative novel gained him widespread critical acclaim and established his reputation as one of Britain's finest writers of science fiction. This edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard's works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Robert Macfarlane, Martin Amis, James Lever and Ali Smith) and brand-new cover designs.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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CRYSTAL WORLD (PB)
DAY OF CREATION (PB)
DEAD BABIES
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DIARY OF A GENIUS (PB)
DISASTER AREA (PB)
DROUGHT (PB)
EINSTEIN'S MONSTERS
EINSTEIN'S MONSTERS
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EMPIRE OF THE SUN
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
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EMPIRE OF THE SUN
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (AUD)
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (HB)
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (PB)
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (PB)
EMPIRE OF THE SUN (PB)
EXPERIENCE
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FORESTA DI CRISTALLO (PB)
HEAVY WATER AND OTHER STORIES
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HELLO AMERICA
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HIGH-RISE
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HIGH-RISE (PB)
HOUSE OF MEETINGS
HOUSE OF MEETINGS (HB)
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HUMBOLDT'S GIFT (PB)
IL TRENO DELLA NOTTE (PB)
INFORMATION
INSIDE STORY
INSIDE STORY (HB)
INSIDE STORY (PB)
INVASION OF THE SPACE INVADERS (PB)
JIM'S TERRIBLE CITY - J.G. BALLARD AND SHANGHAI. PHOTOS BY JAMES H. BOLLEN (HB)
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KINGDOM COME
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KOBA THE DREAD
KOBA THE DREAD (PB)
KOBA THE DREAD SIGNED COPY
L'ETAT DE L'ANGLETERRE/NOUVELLE CARRIERE (PB)
LA FLECHE DU TEMPS (PB)
LA MAISON DES RENCONTRES (PB)
LA TRILOGIE DE BETON (PB)
LA VEUVE ENCEINTE (PB)
LA ZONE D'INTERET (PB)
LIONEL ASBO
LIONEL ASBO (HB)
LIONEL ASBO (HB)
LIONEL ASBO (PB)
LIONEL ASBO (PB)
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LIONEL ASBO (PB)
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NOUVELLES ANGLAISES CONTEMPORAINES (PB)
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PHILIP LARKIN POEMS
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PREGNANT WIDOW (PB)
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RACHEL PAPERS (PB)
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REUSSIR (PB)
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RUSHING TO PARADISE
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SUCCESS
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SUPER-CANNES
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SUPER-CANNES (PB)
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THE ATROCITY EXHIBITION
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THE COMPLETE SHORT STORIES
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THE COMPLETE STORIES OF J. G. BALLARD
THE COMPLETE STORIES OF J. G. BALLARD (PB)
THE COMPLETE STORIES OF J.G. BALLARD (HB)
THE CRYSTAL WORLD
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THE DROWNED WORLD
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THE INFORMATION
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THE KINDNESS OF WOMEN
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THE MORONIC INFERNO AND OTHER VISITS TO AMERICA (PB)
THE PREGNANT WIDOW
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THE PREGNANT WIDOW (HB)
THE PREGNANT WIDOW (PB)
THE PREGNANT WIDOW (PB)
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