Bal ‧ lard, J.G. /ˈbælɑːd $ -ɑːrd/ BrE AmE
(1930–) a British writer who is known especially for his ↑ science fiction stories, and for his ↑ novel about China during World War II, Empire of the Sun , which was made into a film. His novels also include Crash , Cocaine Nights , and Super-Cannes .