Venus Smiles (And Other Vermillion Sands Stories)

J. G. Ballard

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Welcome to Vermilion Sands, the fully automated desert-resort ready to fulfil your most exotic whims. Out over the towering Coral D, sky artists paint the sky with clouds. A musical statue is broken down, but finds new life in unwanted places. A mysterious new resident introduces a new way of making poetry - aided by machine. Drawing together some of the most mesmerising and mind-blowing stories from J.G. Ballard's 'Vermillion Sands' art-infused universe, this short collection is a passport into the genius of science fiction's most visionary pioneer.

Author(s): Ballard, J. G.
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 02/07/2026
Pagination: 144 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Published By: Vintage Classics
Book Classification: Modern & contemporary fiction|Dystopian & utopian fiction|Satirical fiction & parodies|Narrative theme: Social issues|Short stories
Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 12
Weight: 110
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781529986068

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