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Reports from the Deep End

Christopher Fowler author Rick McGrath author Lavie Tidhar author Chris Beckett author Will Self author Ian Sinclair author Michael Moorcock author Maxim Jakubowski editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Titan Books Ltd

Publishing:4th Nov '25

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 4th November, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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A fascinating and unsettling anthology of 32 science fiction short stories in tribute to the prophetic dystopias of New Wave sci-fi pioneer, and literary titan of the twentieth century, J. G. Ballard-featuring Will Self, Iain Sinclair, Christopher Fowler, Chris Beckett, and a new Jerry Cornelius story from Michael Moorcock.

Few authors are so iconic that their name is an adjective - Ballard is one of them.

Master of both literary and science fiction, his novels such as Empire of the Sun, Crash and Cocaine Nights show a world out of joint - a bewildering, alienating and yet enthralling place. From his rapturously weird takes on contemporary reality to his classic dystopias like The Drowned World and High Rise, Ballard's legacy shaped the future of literature. 

This first-of-its-kind anthology, featuring our greatest literary and science fiction authors, including the pioneering Will Self, pays tribute to the unique visions of humanity's uncanny and uneasy clash with the future - our empires of concrete - seen through the warped lens of J. G. Ballard.

Edited by renowned editors Maxim Jakubowski and Rick McGrath, this collection includes stories by:

Will Self

Iain Sinclair

Christopher Fowler

Chris Beckett

Michael Moorcock

Jeff Noon

Preston Grassmann

Toby Litt

Christine Poulson

David Gordon

Hanna Jameson

James Lovegrove

Ramsey Campbell

Barry N. Malzberg

Paul Di Filippo

Samathan Lee Howe

Nick Mamatas

Adrian McKinty

Rhys Hughes

Adrian Cole

Pat Cadigan

Adam Roberts

George Sandison

Geoff Nicholson

A.K. Benedict

Andrew Hook

David Quantick

Lavie Tidhar

James Grady

PRAISE FOR MAXIM JAKUBOWSKI A well written sharp, incisive crime story (much like a dagger thrust should be) is a thing of beauty. There are many in this anthology. Read and enjoy. - Frost Magazine Quality and variety... are guaranteed. - Morning Star Chilling and crafty, and full of devious characters. Not all of the victims are innocent, and the effects of each story will linger long after you close the volume. - The Girl Who Reads It's good to see earlier contributions from such luminaries as Peter O'Donnell, Julian Rathbone and Larry Beinhart among the star-studded cast which features Ian Rankin, Jeffrey Deaver, Denise Mina and John Harvey. - Shots Mag The daggers are drawn, business ends out. An absolute must read for all crime fiction fans. - Advance the Plot Edgy, twisted and disturbing, Daggers Drawn is a visceral and thrilling collection showcasing the very best modern crime fiction has to offer. - Book Lover's Boudoir [A]n overall entertaining tale of short stories with quite a few enjoyable tales to entice the reader. - Run Along the Shelves I'd definitely recommend this great collection for anyone who is a crime fiction fan. - Snazzy Books [A]n engrossing and entertaining read. - Annarellix Review

ISBN: 9781803363196

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

496 pages