{"product_id":"rushing-to-paradise","title":"Rushing to Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. G. Ballard – author of ‘Crash’ – explores the extremes of ecology and feminism in this highly acclaimed modern fable. Newly reissued with an introduction by Rivka Galchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eDr Barbara Rafferty is a fearless conservationist, determined to save a rare albatross from extinction. Her crusade gains widespread coverage when earnest young environmentalist Neil Dempsey is shot and wounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSupport for the conservationists grows and well-wishers flock to the island, bringing with them specimens of other endangered creatures to be protected by Dr Barbara and her crew. The island seems a new Eden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eBut is Dr Barbara as altruistic as she appears? Why are the islanders committing acts of self-sabotage? And what’s keeping Neil alive while the other men sicken?\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA classic exploration of the extremes of human behaviour from J.G Ballard, this is a brilliantly unsettling novel in which all preconceptions are overthrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis edition is part of a new commemorative series of Ballard’s works, featuring introductions from a number of his admirers (including Robert Macfarlane, Martin Amis, James Lever and Ali Smith) and brand-new cover designs from the artist Stanley Donwood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54227178258776,"sku":"9780006548140","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780006548140.jpg?v=1764837910","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/rushing-to-paradise","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}