 First UK edition cover | |
| Author | J. G. Ballard |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Flamingo London |
Publication date | 1996 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780002241359 |
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