Octavia E. Butler: and Other Conversations (The Last Interview Series)

By: Samuel R. Delany and Melville House

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Synopsis: &“I write about people who do extraordinary things. It just turned out that it was called science fiction.&” - Octavia E. ButlerOctavia E. Butler's work broke innumerable barriers and helped open the field of science fiction to writers and readers it had never had before. As the first Black writer to win the coveted Nebula and Hugo Awards, her courage and vision left a peerless legacy for fans not just of science fiction, but of American literature. In this collection of 10 interviews, 3 of them never published, Butler speaks with candor and openness about her work, her imaginative mission, and the barriers she faced as a Black woman working in a genre dominated by white men. The book features an original introduction by science fiction legend Samuel R. Delany, in which he discusses his personal relation with Butler, providing unparalleled insight into her work and life.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 144 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781685891060
Related ISBNs:: 9781685891053
Publisher:: Melville House
Date of Addition:: 09/19/23
Copyrighted By:: Melville House Publishing
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Melville House
Introduction by:: Samuel R. Delany