Description
A first edition, first printing of High Rise by J. G. Ballard, published by Cape in 1975. A near fine book free from internal inscriptions, the boards bound in publisher’s original dark blue cloth with gilt titling to the spine, bumping to foot and head of spine, slight pushing to the corners, black top stain to text block with light spotting to fore-edge and bottom of text block, ghosting to front free end paper. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with bumping to the spine tips and knuckles of front and rear flap folds, light internal spotting. With associated grey cloth bound slip case with light handling wear. Jacket design by Craig Dodd.
High-Rise by J.G. Ballard is a dystopian novel set in a luxury apartment building where social order collapses. The story follows the residents as they descend into chaos, with floors dividing them into classes. As amenities fail, the inhabitants engage in violent power struggles, abandoning civilised behaviour. The novel explores themes of social decay, human nature and the thin veneer of civilisation, portraying a chilling vision of how modern life can quickly unravel.
