J.G. Ballard

J. G. Ballard began his writing career as a science-fiction author in the late 1950s. He soon turned instead toward what he called “inner space,” examining in his novels the effects of technological and architectural developments on society. His best-known works include *Crash*, *High-Rise*, *Concrete Island* and *Empire of the Sun*. *Crash* was adapted for film by David Cronenberg, while *Empire of the Sun* was adapted by Steven Spielberg.