Literary Archaeology: Ballard’s House In Shanghai
Just wrote up a quick post on Rick McGrath’s fascinating account of his 2 year odyssey to find JG Ballard’s 1930s childhood home in Shanghai, culminating in Rick recently flying halfway round the world to see it for himself. You can read the complete story, with lots of pix, here. I’m half tempted to go myself before it disappears - I’ve always wanted to see Shanghai.
Other Splinters posts of interest:
- JG Ballard Autobiography: “Miracles Of Life”
- JG Ballard live Q&A – Post your questions now
- Ballard Books
- Irvine Welsh on the South Bank Show
- J G Ballard on the South Bank Show
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4 Responses to “Literary Archaeology: Ballard’s House In Shanghai”
Rick McGrath
October 1st, 2007
Hi, if you do come one day, I’ll be happy to extend the same tips/tour that me and Rick went over. Have since found other relevant sites too.
Andy B.
October 2nd, 2007
Then I’d say… go! The JGB house will be there for the forseeable future, as it looks as if a lotta dough has been poured into the place, but the other Ballardian sites are in danger of destruction. Thanx for the promo, Chris… I’d love to share a beer with you when I make it to Bangkok!