Empire of the Sun

This is J.G. Ballard's haunting semi-autobiographical novel, Empire of the Sun, which follows young British schoolboy Jim as he is separated from his parents and forced to survive in a Japanese prison camp in Shanghai during World War II. Ballard draws on his own childhood experiences to create a stark, unforgettable story of resilience and lost innocence. -

Condition: Fair - The cover shows significant yellowing, edge wear, and visible surface staining along the right side.