Bloodchild: And Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler An updated collection from "one of the finest voices in fiction—period" (Washington Post) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A 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. Author Biography Octavia E. Butler is the author of eleven novels, including Kindred, Dawn and Parable of the Sower. Recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award and numerous other literary awards, she has been acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists and social observations that range from the past to the far future. Review "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 "The title story is justly famous. Splendid pieces, set forth in calm, lucid prose with never a word wasted." - Kirkus Review" Long Description "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" ""Bloodchild" is a compelling and horrifying novella . . . [by an] exceptionally talented writer."-"Publishers Weekly" "The title story is justly famous . . . splendid pieces, set forth in calm, lucid prose with never a word wasted."-"Kirkus Reviews" "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" This "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year includes the Hugo and Nebula awards-winner "Bloodchild" and the Hugo Award-winner "Speech Sounds". Octavia E. Butler is the author of 11 novels, including "Kindred", "Dawn", and "Parable of the Sower". Recipient of a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, the Nebula Award, the Hugo Award, and numerous other literary awards, she has been acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations that range from the distant past to the far future. 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 ISBN1583226982 Author Octavia E. Butler Short Title BLOODCHILD 2/E Pages 214 Publisher Seven Stories Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1583226982 ISBN-13 9781583226988 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-09-30 Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Residence Pasadena, CA, US Subtitle And Other Stories DOI 10.1604/9781583226988 UK Release Date 2005-10-04 AU Release Date 2005-10-04 NZ Release Date 2005-10-04 US Release Date 2005-10-04 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:2964616;

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