BALLARD, J. G. — Empire of the Sun :
London, BCA. 1985. Hard Cover, 8 x 5.5 inches. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. Dust jacket not price clipped or marked or torn or rubbed or creased. 290pp. The story of 'Jim', interred by the Japanese in Shanghai when they captured the city in World War II after Pearl Harbour. He spent four years there and this novel reflects similar events which the author experienced at that time. Fine/Fine.