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Bloodchild and Other Stories

By Octavia E. Butler

By Octavia E. Butler

By Octavia E. Butler
Introduction by Jesmyn Ward

By Octavia E. Butler
Introduction by Jesmyn Ward

By Octavia E. Butler
Introduction by Jesmyn Ward

By Octavia E. Butler
Introduction by Jesmyn Ward

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Paperback $14.00

Oct 04, 2005 | ISBN 9781583226988

Hardcover $22.95

Dec 06, 2022 | ISBN 9781644212479

Ebook $8.99

Jan 04, 2011 | ISBN 9781583228036

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    About Bloodchild and Other Stories

    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 Butler’s 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 literature’s strongest voices.

    About Bloodchild and Other Stories

    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 Butler’s 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 literature’s strongest voices.

    About Bloodchild and Other Stories

    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 Butler’s 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 literature’s strongest voices.

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    Product Details

    Category: Science Fiction | Short Stories | Literary Fiction

    Paperback | $14.00
    Published by Seven Stories Press
    Oct 04, 2005 | 224 Pages | 5 x 7-1/4 | ISBN 9781583226988

    Category: Science Fiction | Short Stories | Literary Fiction

    Hardcover | $22.95
    Published by Seven Stories Press
    Dec 06, 2022 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | ISBN 9781644212479

    Category: Science Fiction | Short Stories | Literary Fiction

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Seven Stories Press
    Jan 04, 2011 | ISBN 9781583228036

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    Praise

    “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

    Awards

    Locus Awards NOMINEE 1996

    New York Times Notable Book AWARD

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