Cover of The Jagged Orbit by John Brunner

The Jagged Orbit

The Jagged Orbit is a dystopian work by John Brunner, published in 1969. The Dystopia Index files it under corporate and consumer dystopia and the surveillance state, tracing documented themes of surveillance. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorJohn Brunner
First published1969
ISBN-139780575070523
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

The Jagged Orbit is a 1960s dystopia by John Brunner. It is first published in United Kingdom and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among corporate and consumer dystopia and the surveillance state, surfacing surveillance. Library catalogues index it under subjects including english science fiction and fiction, science fiction, general. The edition on file runs about 285 pages, has been issued by Open Road Media, and carries ISBN 9780575070523. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.

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Frequently asked

When was The Jagged Orbit published?

The Jagged Orbit was first published in 1969.

Who wrote The Jagged Orbit?

The Jagged Orbit was written by John Brunner.

What kind of dystopia is The Jagged Orbit?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under Corporate dystopia, Surveillance state, with themes of Surveillance. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of The Jagged Orbit?

A catalogued edition of The Jagged Orbit carries ISBN-13 9780575070523.

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