J.G. Ballard
J.G. Ballard was a British novelist known for his provocative and often surreal works that explore themes of modernity, sexuality, and technology. His 1973 novel 'Crash,' which delves into the eroticism of car crashes and the intersection of sexuality and violence, garnered significant attention and controversy, leading to its adaptation into a film by David Cronenberg.
Born on Nov 15, 1930 (94 years old)
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Denmark:
J.G. Ballard was known for advocating science fiction as an activist term in the early 1960s.
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Switzerland:
The British writer J. G. Ballard chose the Hilton at London Heathrow as one of his favorite places.
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J.G. Ballard wrote the dystopian novel that the film adaptation is based on.
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J.G. Ballard's novel 'Crash' was adapted into a film by David Cronenberg.
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