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Parable of the Talents Hardcover - 1998

by Octavia E. Butler


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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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  • Title Parable of the Talents
  • Author Octavia E. Butler
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 365
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Seven Stories Press, New York
  • Date 1998-11-03
  • ISBN 9781888363814 / 1888363819
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.2 in (23.11 x 16.26 x 3.05 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 98-35863
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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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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Seven Stories Press, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x5x1. Signed by Author. Signed by Octavia Butler on title page. Comes with bookmark featuring the book signing where Butler signed this copy. First edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. Hardcover in jacket, price intact on jacket flap. Barcode sticker on rear jacket panel is a bit scuffed and partially removed. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Binding strong. Light edge wear to jacket. Jacket now in fresh Mylar. Nice copy in very good condition. Additional photos available upon request. All of our books are carefully wrapped and shipped in a box.
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