The Illuminated Man : Life, Death and the Worlds of J. G. Ballard - Nina Allan Science Fiction and Fantasy I was spellbound from the

I was spellbound from the very first page and could hardly breathe as the ending neared

wrapped in the author's trademark warmth and wit' ALAIN DE BOTTON'A remarkable book

I couldn't put it down' 'A totally unpredictable rollercoaster' 'I was hooked from the start and couldn't function until I got to the end

Unless I can find a way to end it

Beneath both is Hall's own tale: of a life lived in the shadow of slavery and its consequences

The Illuminated Man : Life, Death and the Worlds of J. G. Ballard - Nina Allan Science Fiction and Fantasy I was spellbound from the`The best account yet of the life of one of the great English language writers of the last century.' The New World'A brave and moving book' Adam Sisman, the Guardian`Fascinating very timely will introduce new readers to a writer Priest rightly calls one of the greatest of the 20th century.' Sunday TimesThis book is about J. G. Ballard. This book is also about death, love and time travel. J. G. Ballard possessed one of the most astonishing imaginations