Bloodchild : And Other Stories - Octavia E Butler

Bloodchild

And Other Stories

By: Octavia E Butler

Paperback | 4 October 2005 | Edition Number 2

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“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

Bloodchild is 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 Times Notable Book of the Year includes the Hugo and Nebula awards-winner Bloodchild and the Hugo Award-winner Speech Sounds.

About the Author

Octavia E. Butler is 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.

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"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"

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