Octavia E Butler: Survivor, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Returning to print after nearly 50 years, Survivor completes Octavia E. Butler's thrilling Patternist series, including a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar.

This deluxe edition includes:

• An incredible new cover and package
• Premium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior covers
• High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges

The Patternist books (Wild Seed, Mind of My Mind, Clay's Ark, and Patternmaster ) comprise Butler's longest, most complex series, stretching from late 17th century Africa to outer space in the far future, as rival factions of humanity develop incredible powers---only to use them to subjugate others. For nearly half a century, the fourth volume, Survivor , has been out of print at Octavia E. Butler's request.

It tells the story of Alanna, a colonist fleeing a plague-scarred Earth. But the planet she lands on is inhabited by the alien Kohn, whose battling tribes soon trap Alanna in their war. She must make alliances---while plotting betrayals. She must protect her heart---while putting it at risk. And she must decide if the best way to retain her humanity . . . is to leave it behind.

Now returning to print, Survivor is put into its proper historical context thanks to contributions from scholar and Octavia E. Butler Fellow Alyssa Collins.
This long-awaited volume also contains "A Necessary Being," the only short fiction set in the Patternist universe, to finally, fully bring together and complete the Patternist series for readers everywhere.