 Cover of the first edition. | |
| Author | J. G. Ballard |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Ray Ginghofer |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Panther Books |
Publication date | 1967 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 158 pp |
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