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Rushing to Paradise

Author: J.G. Ballard, Rivka Galchen
SKU: 9780006548140

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J. G. Ballard – author of `Crash’ – explores the extremes of ecology and feminism in this highly acclaimed modern fable.

Newly reissued with an introduction by Rivka Galchen. Dr Barbara Rafferty is a fearless conservationist, determined to save a rare albatross from extinction. Her crusade gains widespread coverage when earnest young environmentalist Neil Dempsey is shot and wounded.

Support for the conservationists grows and well-wishers flock to the island, bringing with them specimens of other endangered creatures to be protected by Dr Barbara and her crew. The island seems a new Eden. But is Dr Barbara as altruistic as she appears? Why are the islanders committing acts of self-sabotage? And what’s keeping Neil alive while the other men sicken? A classic exploration of the extremes of human behaviour from J.G Ballard, this is a brilliantly unsettling novel in which all preconceptions are overthrown.

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 from the artist Stanley Donwood.

  • Classifications: Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
  • Readership:General (US: Trade)
  • Format: Paperback softback 240 pages

ISBN : 9780006548140

Published : 25 Sep 1995

Author : J.G. Ballard, Rivka Galchen

Main Material : Paperback softback

Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers

Size : 198 x 129 (mm)

Weight : 180g

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