Annihilation
Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, published by Fourth Estate in 2015, is a thought-provoking exploration of a mysterious region known as Area X, which has been isolated from the rest of the continent for decades. In this edition, readers will encounter the first volume of the Southern Reach series, where nature has reclaimed the remnants of human civilization. The narrative follows a twelfth expedition composed of four women—a biologist, an anthropologist, a surveyor, and a psychologist—as they embark on a mission to map the terrain and document their observations while navigating the dangers that Area X presents.
This book delves into themes of mystery and suspense, presenting a harrowing cosmic enigma that challenges the boundaries of human understanding. As the expedition unfolds, the characters must confront not only the external threats of their environment but also the complexities of their own interactions. Annihilation offers a unique blend of literary fiction and science fiction, making it a significant contribution to contemporary eco-fiction. With 195 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with its unsettling atmosphere and intricate narrative.
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‘A contemporary masterpiece’ GUARDIAN
‘Creepy and fascinating’ STEPHEN KING
‘A psycho-geograpical tour de force’ FINANCIAL TIMES
THE BASIS FOR A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
With an introduction by Karen Joy Fowler
In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer’s now-classic Southern Reach series, Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades and nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilisation. Expedition after expedition into Area X has failed to uncover its mysteries and the true nature of its danger to the world.
Now a twelfth expedition makes the attempt, a group of four women: an anthropologist, a surveyor, a psychologist and the narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X.
A harrowing cosmic mystery at the vanguard of eco-fiction, Annihilation has only become more pertinent to our reality ten years after its first publication.
‘Powerful and echoing’ NEW STATESMAN
‘Genuinely potent and dream-haunting’ GUARDIAN
‘Arresting, unsettling, and unforgettable’ NEW YORKER
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