J.G. Ballard
6
Book Series
72
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Anthologies
Best for beginners - Start with "Connoisseur's Science Fiction" (1964)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Popular choice - Start with "The Wind from Nowhere" (1962)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Popular choice - Start with "The Subliminal Man" (1963)
Publication Order of Collections
Popular choice - Start with "Billenium" (1962)
About the Author
Vaughan’s lifestyle attracts James, and he joins him and other car-wreck enthusiasts in their adventures. These exploits include masturbating to filmed automobile collisions and engaging in sex at the scene of gruesome of accidents. Hellen Remington, the widow of the man James, killed in the accident, and Gabrielle, a deformed lesbian, also joins the group. These characters cover everything from straight sex to gay sex and any other possible pairing. Somehow, all of them are maimed due to automobile collisions. However, their actions indicate a more profound hurt than what can be seen on the surface. How can anyone be turned on as they watch life slowly ebb from another human being? James also tells how Vaughan moves towards his death by intentionally creating a car accident with Eli. J.G. Ballard is the author of over 72 books across 6 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Anthologies series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, J.G. Ballard has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Empire Of The Sun Books
2 books
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Empire of the Sun 'Empire of the Sun' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Empire Of The Sun Books series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1984) ⭐ Start here
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The Kindness of Women The Publication Order of Empire Of The Sun Books series continues with 'The Kindness of Women', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1991) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
17 books
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The Wind from Nowhere In 'The Wind from Nowhere', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1962)
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The Drowned World The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Drowned World', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1962)
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The Drought Experience the magic of 'The Drought' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1964)
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The Crystal World Join the adventure in 'The Crystal World' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by J.G. Ballard.(1966)
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Love and Napalm 'Love and Napalm' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by J.G. Ballard.(1970)
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Crash In 'Crash', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1973)
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Concrete Island The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Concrete Island', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1974)
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High-Rise In 'High-Rise', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1975)
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The Unlimited Dream Company 'The Unlimited Dream Company' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1979)
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Hello America Experience the magic of 'Hello America' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1981)
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The Day of Creation The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'The Day of Creation', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1987)
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Running Wild In 'Running Wild', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1988)
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Rushing to Paradise In 'Rushing to Paradise', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1994)
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Cocaine Nights Join the adventure in 'Cocaine Nights' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by J.G. Ballard.(1996)
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Super-Cannes The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Super-Cannes', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(2000)
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Millennium People 'Millennium People' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(2003)
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Kingdom Come Epic fantasy awaits in 'Kingdom Come', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by J.G. Ballard.(2006)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
2 books
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The Subliminal Man In 'The Subliminal Man', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1963)
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Chronopolis 'Chronopolis' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1971)
Publication Order of Collections
18 books
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Billenium 'Billenium' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1962)
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The Voices of Time 'The Voices of Time' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1962)
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Passport To Eternity 'Passport To Eternity' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1963)
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The Terminal Beach Join the adventure in 'The Terminal Beach' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by J.G. Ballard.(1964)
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The Day of Forever Join the adventure in 'The Day of Forever' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by J.G. Ballard.(1967)
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The Disaster Area The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'The Disaster Area', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1967)
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The Atrocity Exhibition Join the adventure in 'The Atrocity Exhibition' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by J.G. Ballard.(1970)
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Vermilion Sands In 'Vermilion Sands', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1971)
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Chronopolis and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'Chronopolis and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1971)
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Low Flying Aircraft and Other Stories The Publication Order of Collections series continues with 'Low Flying Aircraft and Other Stories', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1976)
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The Best Short Stories of J. G. Ballard 'The Best Short Stories of J. G. Ballard' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Collections series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1978)
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The Venus Hunters / The Overloaded Man In 'The Venus Hunters / The Overloaded Man', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(1980)
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Myths of the Near Future Experience the magic of 'Myths of the Near Future' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1982)
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War Fever and Other Stories Experience the magic of 'War Fever and Other Stories' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(1990)
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The Complete Stories of J.G. Ballard In 'The Complete Stories of J.G. Ballard', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Collections saga.(2001)
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The Complete Short Stories: Volume 2 Experience the magic of 'The Complete Short Stories: Volume 2' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(2006)
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The Complete Short Stories, Volume 1 Join the adventure in 'The Complete Short Stories, Volume 1' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Collections series by J.G. Ballard.(2006)
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The Best Science Fiction of J. G. Ballard Experience the magic of 'The Best Science Fiction of J. G. Ballard' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Collections universe.(2009)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
6 books
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A User's Guide to the Millennium 'A User's Guide to the Millennium' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1996)
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Quotes 'Quotes' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(2004)
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J.G. Ballard Conversations 'J.G. Ballard Conversations' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(2005)
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Miracles of Life In 'Miracles of Life', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2008)
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Extreme Metaphors Join the adventure in 'Extreme Metaphors' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series by J.G. Ballard.(2012)
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Selected Nonfiction, 1962-2007 In 'Selected Nonfiction, 1962-2007', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.(2023)
Publication Order of Anthologies
27 books
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Connoisseur's Science Fiction 'Connoisseur's Science Fiction' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1964)
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Dangerous Visions In 'Dangerous Visions', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1967)
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Dangerous Visions 3 Join the adventure in 'Dangerous Visions 3' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1967)
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The Inner Landscape Experience the magic of 'The Inner Landscape' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1969)
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Mind At Bay Join the adventure in 'Mind At Bay' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1969)
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The Year's Best Science Fiction No. 3 'The Year's Best Science Fiction No. 3' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1970)
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Best From Fantasy And Science Fiction: 18th Series Epic fantasy awaits in 'Best From Fantasy And Science Fiction: 18th Series', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1973)
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow... 'Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow...' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1974)
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Star Book of Horror No. 1 In 'Star Book of Horror No. 1', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1975)
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Beyond Tomorrow 'Beyond Tomorrow' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1976)
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The Best of British SF 2 Join the adventure in 'The Best of British SF 2' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1977)
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Nebula Award Stories 3 In 'Nebula Award Stories 3', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1983)
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Firebird 3: Writing Today In 'Firebird 3: Writing Today', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1984)
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Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction Epic fantasy awaits in 'Great Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction', a landmark novel in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1985)
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The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories In 'The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1987)
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Mississippi Review 47 / 48 The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Mississippi Review 47 / 48', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1988)
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Great Flying Stories The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Great Flying Stories', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1991)
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Semiotext SF Experience the magic of 'Semiotext SF' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Anthologies universe.(1991)
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Storming the Reality Studio The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'Storming the Reality Studio', another thrilling entry from J.G. Ballard.(1991)
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The Starry Wisdom: A Tribute to H.P. Lovecraft 'The Starry Wisdom: A Tribute to H.P. Lovecraft' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1994)
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Mondo Marilyn 'Mondo Marilyn' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(1995)
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Bangs & Whimpers Join the adventure in 'Bangs & Whimpers' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(1999)
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The Campfire Collection 'The Campfire Collection' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world J.G. Ballard has created.(2005)
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The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction In 'The Wesleyan Anthology of Science Fiction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(2010)
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Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts Join the adventure in 'Fakes: An Anthology of Pseudo-Interviews, Faux-Lectures, Quasi-Letters, "Found" Texts, and Other Fraudulent Artifacts' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(2012)
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Terminal Atrocity Zone: Ballard: J.G. Ballard 1966-73 Join the adventure in 'Terminal Atrocity Zone: Ballard: J.G. Ballard 1966-73' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(2013)
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Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3 In 'Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volumes 2 & 3', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Anthologies series by J.G. Ballard.(2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is J.G. Ballard?
J.G. Ballard is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 72 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Empire Of The Sun Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best J.G. Ballard book series to start with?
For readers new to J.G. Ballard's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Anthologies series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 27 books, it offers a perfect entry point to J.G. Ballard's writing.
Q: How many books has J.G. Ballard written?
J.G. Ballard has written over 72 books across 6 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.