The Drowned World

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When London is lost beneath the rising tides unconscious desires rush to the surface in this apocalyptic tale from the author of Crash' & 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 & 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 & finds himself strangely resistant to the idea of saving it First published in 1962 Ballard's mesmerising & ferociously imaginative novel gained him widespread critical acclaim & 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 & Ali Smith) & br&-new cover designs