Bloodchild
And Other Stories
$33.05
- Paperback
214 pages
- Release Date
4 October 2005
Summary
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 i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781583226988 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1583226982 |
| Author: | Octavia E. Butler |
| Publisher: | Seven Stories Press |
| Imprint: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 214 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 4 October 2005 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 184mm x 128mm |
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Critics 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”
About The Author
Octavia E. Butler
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.
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