Never before published in America―J. G. Ballard's capstone novel, a thriller that envisions the collapse of our consumerist culture.
A violent novel filled with insidious twists, Kingdom Come follows the exploits of Richard Pearson, a rebellious, unemployed advertising executive, whose father is gunned down by a deranged mental patient in a vast shopping mall outside Heathrow Airport. When the prime suspect is released without charge, Richard’s suspicions are aroused. Investigating the mystery, Richard uncovers at the Metro-Centre mall a neo-fascist world whose charismatic spokesperson is whipping up the masses into a state of unsustainable frenzy. Riots frequently terrorize the complex, immigrant communities are attacked by hooligans, and sports events mushroom into jingoistic political rallies. In this gripping, dystopian tour de force, J.G. Ballard holds up a mirror to suburban mind rot, revealing the darker forces at work beneath the gloss of consumerism and flag-waving patriotism."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Book Description Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A tan to the page edges/pages . Annotations to page edges/pages, may include notes, highlighting or underlining. Minor shelf wear. Seller Inventory # wbb0022100409
Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First impression. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 280 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Edges browned slightly. A remainder mark on the base of text block. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post. J.G. Ballard is the undisputed laureate of suburban psychosis. . . . A brilliant novel. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; Contemporary fiction; England; ISBN: 0007242891. ISBN/EAN: 9780007242894. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10505. Seller Inventory # 10505