Fledgling, Octavia Butler’s last novel, 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. 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.
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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 community’s 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.
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Anbieter: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, USA
Hardback. Zustand: Good. A newly expanded edition of Octavia E. Butler's 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.'. Artikel-Nr. 00108813643
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR001686003
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock. Artikel-Nr. xr1583226907
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. 2005. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9781583226902
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Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Gebunden. Zustand: New. 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&ndash2006) is recognized as among the bravest and . Artikel-Nr. 904370554
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Anbieter: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, USA
Zustand: Fine in fine jacket. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First printing. First edition of the sf icon's last and possibly most controversial book. A first-person narrative told from the perspective of Shori, an amnesiac vampire, Butler's monsters - here called Ina - are a separate species from human's entirely and Shori learns that she has been genetically engineered to have extra melanin so as to be less vulnerable to the sun. By Butler's own description she is "the first black vampire because of her people's desire for a 24-hour day" (DemocracyNow). A unique take on the genre, that, like Butler's other works, has found itself increasingly revisited and reexamined for its prescience. 9'' x 6''. Original dark red paper boards, silver-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($24.95) color pictorial jacket designed by Pollen, New York. Dark plum endpapers. 317, [1] pages. Touch of bumping to spine ends. Sharp, bright, and sound overall. Artikel-Nr. 56068
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Anbieter: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. First edition. Quarto. Fine in fine dust jacket. Artikel-Nr. 549698
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Anbieter: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, USA
hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. Condition: Fine; Dust Jacket Condition: Hardcover in dustjacket. This copy is Signed by Butler on the title page. Signature only. First Edition/First Printing with number line to 1. Condition is Fine in a Fine dustjacket, an unread copy. Butler's last novel. Photos upon request. Artikel-Nr. 1532064
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