{"product_id":"the-drowned-world-9780871404060","title":"The Drowned World","description":"Appearing in hardcover in America for the first time, this neglected Ballardian masterpiece promises to be a touchstone for environmentalists the world over. \u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1962, J.G. Ballard's mesmerizing and ferociously imaginative novel not only gained him widespread critical acclaim but also established his reputation as one of the finest writers of a generation. \u003cem\u003eThe Drowned World\u003c\/em\u003e imagines a terrifying world in which global warming has melted the ice caps and primordial jungles have overrun a tropical London. Set during the year 2145, this novel follows biologist Dr. Robert Kearns and his team of scientists as they confront a cityscape in which nature is on the rampage and giant lizards, dragonflies, and insects fiercely compete for domination. Both an unmatched biological mystery and a brilliant retelling of \u003cem\u003eHeart of Darkness\u003c\/em\u003e--complete with a mad white hunter and his hordes of native soldiers--this \"powerful and beautifully clear\" (Brian Aldiss) work becomes a thrilling adventure with \"an oppressive power reminiscent of Conrad\" (Kingsley Amis).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmis, Martin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMartin Amis\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Britain's most prolific post-war writers and a professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester. His stories and essays explore the absurdity of the postmodern condition.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBallard, J. G.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eJ.G. Ballard\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Shanghai in 1930 and lived in England from 1946 until his death in London in 2009. He is the author of nineteen novels, including \u003cem\u003eEmpire of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Drought\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCrash\u003c\/em\u003e, with many of them made into major films.","brand":"Liveright Publishing Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50662323224850,"sku":"9780871404060","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aa93a1f2-c6e4-4d4c-84b3-54e778022ac9.jpg?v=1733519906","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-drowned-world-9780871404060","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}