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

Description: Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler Butlers first new novel in seven years is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly un-human needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: she is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A newly expanded edition of Octavia E. Butlers only collection of short stories. Butler graces new mansions of thought with her eloquent, distinguished and poignant prose. Although this book is little in size, its ideas are splendidly large. - Booklist The title story is justly famous. Splendid pieces, set forth in calm, lucid prose with never a word wasted. - Kirkus Reviews This New York Times notable Book includes the Hugo and the Nebula awards winner Bloodchild and the Hugo Award winner Speech Shounds. Author Biography A writer who darkly imagined the future we have destined for ourselves in book after book, 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 contemporary fiction writers. A 1995 MacArthur Award winner, Butler transcended the science fiction category even as she was awarded that communitys top prizes, the Nebula and Hugo Awards. She reached readers of all ages, all races, and all religious and sexual persuasions. For years the only African-American woman writing science fiction, Butler has encouraged many others to follow in her path. Review "Octavia E. Butler is one of the finest voices in fiction—period … A master storyteller, Butler casts an unflinching eye on racism, sexism, poverty, and ignorance and lets the reader see the terror and beauty of human nature." —Washington Post Book World"Readers familiar with … Parable of the Sower and Bloodchild will recall that [Butler] never asks easy questions or settles for easy answers." —Gerald Jonas, New York Times Prizes Short-listed for Lambda Literary Awards (Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror) 2005 Long Description "Octavia E. Butler is one of the finest voices in fiction--period. . . . A master storyteller, Butler casts an unflinching eye on racism, sexism, poverty, and ignorance and lets the reader see the terror and beauty of human nature."-"The Washington Post Book World "Readers familiar with . . . "Parable of the Sower and "Bloodchild will recall that [Butler] never asks easy questions or settles for easy answers."-Gerald Jonas in "The New York Times "Fledgling, Octavia Butlers first new novel in seven years, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly unhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted-and still wants-to destroy her and those she cares for and how she can save herself. "Fledgling is a captivating novel that tests the limits of "otherness" and questions what it means to be truly human. 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 "Octavia E. Butler is one of the finest voices in fiction--period ... A master storyteller, Butler casts an unflinching eye on racism, sexism, poverty, and ignorance and lets the reader see the terror and beauty of human nature." -- Washington Post Book World "Readers familiar with ... Parable of the Sower and Bloodchild will recall that [Butler] never asks easy questions or settles for easy answers." --Gerald Jonas, New York Times Details ISBN1583226907 Author Octavia E. Butler Short Title FLEDGLING Language English ISBN-10 1583226907 ISBN-13 9781583226902 Media Book DEWEY FIC Year 2005 Imprint Seven Stories Press,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Pasadena, CA, US Subtitle And Other Stories DOI 10.1604/9781583226902 AU Release Date 2005-10-04 NZ Release Date 2005-10-04 US Release Date 2005-10-04 UK Release Date 2005-10-04 Pages 352 Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S. Format Paperback Publication 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:141747809;

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