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Bloodchild & Other Stories 2ND Edition

by Octavia E Butler

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Publisher Comments:

"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

"Bloodchildis 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 TimesNotable Book of the Year includes the Hugo and Nebula awards-winner Bloodchildand the Hugo Award-winner Speech Sounds.

Octavia E. Butleris 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.

About the Author

Octavia E. Butler is the author of eleven 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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781583226988
Subtitle:
And Other Stories
Author:
Butler, Octavia E
Author:
Butler, Octavia E.
Publisher:
Seven Stories Press
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Science Fiction - General
Subject:
Science fiction, american
Subject:
Science / General
Edition Number:
2
Publication Date:
September 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
214
Dimensions:
7.28x5.04x.59 in. .48 lbs.

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