J. G. Ballard

1930–2009

1 series 14 books in order 12 standalone books

J. G. Ballard (James Graham Ballard, 1930-2009) was a British novelist born and raised in the International Settlement in Shanghai, China. Interned by the Japanese during WWII, he moved to England in 1946, studied medicine at King's College, Cambridge, then abandoned it for writing in 1952. He served in the Air Force, discovered science fiction, and committed to writing full-time in 1960.

Born: 1930
Known for: The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard

Series by J. G. Ballard

The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard

2 books in order · 2006

The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard: Volume 1

2006 · J. G. Ballard

The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard: Volume 1 is a short story collection by J. G. Ballard, published in 2006. It compiles a range of early…
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The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard

2006 · J. G. Ballard

The complete short stories is a 2006 book by J. G. Ballard. It is book 2 of the series The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard. Catalog genres:…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has J. G. Ballard written?

We list 14 books by J. G. Ballard across 1 series, published between 1962–2009 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read J. G. Ballard's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Complete Short Stories of J. G. Ballard: Volume 1.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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