Memories of the space age
by J. G. Ballard · first published 1988
3mentions
2recommended by
2HN commenters
2018–2026first – last mentioned
100% recommend
This is a limited-edition collection of J.G. Ballard's short stories from Arkham House united around the theme of the failed US space program, mostly set in a deserted and desolate Cape Canaveral, with a scattering of lone ex-astronauts and others still dreaming of the Space Age. Cover artwork 'Europe After the Rain' by Max Ernst, illustrated by J.K. Potter The Cage of Sand (New Worlds Jun ’62) A Question of Re-Entry (Fantastic Mar ’63) The Dead Astronaut (Playboy May ’68) My Dream of Flying to Wake Island (Ambit #60 ’74) News from the Sun (Ambit #87 ’81) Memories of the Space Age (
Affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
I highly recommend "Memories of the Space Age". >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memories_of_the_Space_Age >> https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jg-ballard/memori...
on “The Estranged Worlds of J. G. Ballard” ↗Memories of the Space Age by J G Ballard.
on “Ask HN: What are the best Sci-Fi books you've ever read?” ↗That story is included in J. G. Ballard's 1988 book, Memories of the Space Age >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memories_of_the_Space_Age
on “In Russia’s Space Graveyard, Locals Scavenge Fallen Spacecraft (2018)” ↗