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| Author | J. G. Ballard |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Leigh Taylor |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 206 |
| ISBN | 9780586028148 |
The Disaster Area is a collection of science fiction short stories by British author J. G. Ballard.
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