Here are some of his most notable works:
Novels:
* The Drowned World (1962): A post-apocalyptic novel about a world flooded by climate change.
* The Atrocity Exhibition (1970): An experimental novel exploring themes of trauma, media, and the disintegration of reality.
* High-Rise (1975): A satirical and terrifying novel about a luxury apartment building that descends into chaos.
* Crash (1973): A controversial novel about a group of people obsessed with car crashes.
* Empire of the Sun (1984): A semi-autobiographical novel about a boy's experiences as a prisoner of war in Shanghai during World War II.
* The Kindness of Women (1991): A collection of stories exploring themes of love, loss, and desire.
* Super-Cannes (2000): A dark satire about the excesses of modern life.
* Millennium People (2003): A novel about a future society dominated by virtual reality.
Short Story Collections:
* The Terminal Beach (1964): A collection of short stories that explore the themes of alienation and the breakdown of society.
* Vermilion Sands (1971): A collection of science fiction stories set in a futuristic desert resort.
* The Complete Short Stories of J.G. Ballard (2002): A comprehensive collection of his short stories.
Ballard's work has been praised for its originality, its exploration of dark and disturbing themes, and its influence on contemporary fiction. He is considered one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century.