J.G. Ballard

J. G. Ballard began his literary career as a science-fiction writer in the late 1950s. He soon turned his attention to what he called “inner space,” exploring 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 directed by Steven Spielberg.