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J.G. Ballard, Nonfiction and Fiction with Mark Blacklock
Oct 25, 2023
Mark Blacklock, Lecturer at Birkbeck College, discusses J.G. Ballard's blurring of fact and fiction, the disturbing nature of his writing, his analysis of the future, and insights into his nonfiction writings.
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- The collection 'J.G. Ballard Selected Nonfiction 1962-2007' blurs the line between fiction and non-fiction, presenting a unique combination of both genres.
- Mark Blacklock's passion for J.G. Ballard's work led to the realization of the need for a comprehensive collection covering the entirety of Ballard's career.
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The collection explores J.G. Ballard's selected non-fiction writings
The recently released collection delves into J.G. Ballard's non-fiction writings from 1962 to 2007. It includes a range of pieces such as statements, commentaries, reviews, and early journalism work. The collection presents a unique combination of fiction and non-fiction, blurring the line between the two. The editor, Mark Blacklock, highlights the peculiarity of this collection in covering the full range of Ballard's career and gathering some previously uncollected and obscure pieces.
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