Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler A hardcover edition of Octavia E. Butlers bestselling short story collection Bloodchild, with a new cover design and new introduction by two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn WardA perfect introduction for new readers and a must-have for avid fans, this New York Times Notable Book includes "Bloodchild," winner of both the Hugo and the Nebula awards and "Speech Sounds," winner of the Hugo Award. Appearing in print for the first time, "Amnesty" is a story of a woman named Noah who works to negotiate the tense and co-dependent relationship between humans and a species of invaders. Also new to this collection is "The Book of Martha" which asks- What would you do if God granted you the ability-and responsibility-to save humanity from itself?Like all of Octavia Butlers best writing, these works of the imagination are parables of the contemporary world. She proves constant in her vigil, an unblinking pessimist hoping to be proven wrong, and one of contemporary literatures strongest voices. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography A writer who darkly imagined the future we have destined for ourselves in book afterbook, and also one who has shown us the way toward improving on that dismal fate,OCTAVIA E. BUTLER (1947-2006)is recognized as among the bravest and smartest of contemporaryfiction writers. A 1995 MacArthur Award winner, Butler transcended the science fictioncategory even as she was awarded that communitys top prizes, the Nebula andHugo Awards. She reached readers of all ages, all races, and all religious and sexualpersuasions. For years the only African-American woman writing science fiction,Butler has encouraged many others to follow in her path. Review "The title story is justly famous … splendid pieces, set forth in calm, lucid prose with never a word wasted." —Kirkus Reviews"An outstanding short story collection … [Butler] is an impressive writer whose work displays how science fiction readily transcends the perceived stylistic limitations of the genre." —St. Petersburg Times"Butler graces new mansions of thought with her eloquent, distinguished, and poignant prose. Although this book is little in size, its ideas and aims are splendidly large." —Booklist Review Quote "The title story is justly famous ... splendid pieces, set forth in calm, lucid prose with never a word wasted." -- Kirkus Reviews "An outstanding short story collection ... [Butler] is an impressive writer whose work displays how science fiction readily transcends the perceived stylistic limitations of the genre." -- St. Petersburg Times "Butler graces new mansions of thought with her eloquent, distinguished, and poignant prose. Although this book is little in size, its ideas and aims are splendidly large." -- Booklist Details ISBN1644212471 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1644212471 ISBN-13 9781644212479 Format Hardcover Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S. Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 208 Author Octavia E. Butler Narrator Lolly Adefope Illustrator Jenn Kocsmiersky Publication Date 2022-12-06 Edited by Christoph H. Lampert AU Release Date 2022-12-06 NZ Release Date 2022-12-06 US Release Date 2022-12-06 UK Release Date 2022-12-06 Birth 1939 Death 1966 Affiliation IST Austria Position Senior Research Scientist Qualifications PsyD DEWEY FIC Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139314642;

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