#10558 Crash. J. G. Ballard.
J. G. Ballard

Crash

Crash is one of J. G. Ballard's most controversial and disturbing novels. It deals with car crash sexual fetishism. After surviving a car crash, the book's protagonist becomes sexually aroused by staging and participating in real car crashes that are inspired by famous celebrity crashes.  The book was filmed by David Cronenberg in 1996, and the film starred James Spader and Holly Hunter.

Hardcover. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo, blue paper covered boards, with gilt lettering on spine. London: Jonathan Cape, 1973. Pringle, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (69). #10558.
Fine in fine dust jacket with just a couple minor nicks to the jacket. A sharp copy.