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Although this relatively early collection isn't quite as strong as some of Ballard's best it does serve well as a foretaste of what was to come, with its many glimpses of future Ballardian themes. Some stories are better than others; most notably, The Concentration City, Now Wakes the Sea, and Zone of Terror. Others are a little weak, but they're all enjoyable, even if not always convincing. The prose, in the less successful stories, is also a little below Ballard's normal standard, but is always readable. In general it's a good read and worthwhile for all Ballard fans.