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Ballardian: The Dictionary Definition

Author: • Nov 8th, 2005 •

Category: Ballardosphere, dystopia

The Collins English Dictionary now carries a definition for ‘Ballardian’:

(adj) 1. of James Graham Ballard (born 1930), the British novelist, or his works (2) resembling or suggestive of the conditions described in Ballard’s novels and stories, esp dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes and the psychological effects of technological, social or environmental developments.

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  1. J. G. Ballard on April 21st, 2009 at 4:50 am:

    [...] many novelists could hope to have an adjective named after them, and I think it sums up his career nicely. (adj) 1. of James Graham Ballard (born [...]

  2. Crash: Homage to J.G. Ballard | Mass Observation Girl on May 6th, 2011 at 8:15 am:

    [...] Ballardian (adj) 1. of James Graham Ballard (born 1930), the British novelist, or his works (2) resembling or suggestive of the conditions described in Ballard’s novels and stories, esp dystopian modernity, bleak man-made landscapes and the psychological effects of technological, social or environmental developments ~Ballardian.com [...]

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