{"product_id":"a-few-rules-for-predicting-the-future-an-essay-hardcover","title":"A Few Rules for Predicting the Future: An Essay (Hardcover)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eby \u003cstrong\u003eOctavia Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #24d7de;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wise words of science fiction icon Octavia E. Butler live on in this beautiful and giftable little volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in \u003cem\u003eEssence\u003c\/em\u003e magazine in the year 2000, Octavia E. Butler's essay \"\u003cem\u003eA Few Rules for Predicting the Future\u003c\/em\u003e\" offers an honest look into the inspiration behind her science fiction novels and the importance of studying history and taking responsibility for our actions if we are to move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized into four main rules, this short essay reminds readers to learn from the past, respect the law of consequences, be aware of their perspectives, and count on the surprises. Citing the warning signs of fascism, the illusive effects of fear and wishful thinking, and the unpredictable nature of what is yet to come, Butler shares realistic but hopeful suggestions to shape our future into something good. An inspiring and motivational gift for students and recent graduates, fans of Butler's work, and anyone seeking a brighter day tomorrow, this exquisite gift book includes stunning Afrofuturist artwork by Manzel Bowman alongside the full text of the original essay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #24d7de;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctavia Butler\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(1947-2006) \u003c\/span\u003ewas \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ea renowned writer who received a MacArthur \"Genius\" Grant and PEN West Lifetime Achievement Award for her body of work. She was the author of several award-winning novels including \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.mrwelltravelled.com\/collections\/octavia-butler\/products\/parable-of-the-sower-paperback\" title=\"Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParable of the Sower\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003ci\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.mrwelltravelled.com\/collections\/octavia-butler\/products\/parable-of-the-talents-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParable of the Talents\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand was acclaimed for her lean prose, strong protagonists, and social observations in stories that range from the distant past to the far future. Sales of her books have increased enormously since her death as the issues she addressed in her Afrofuturistic, feminist novels and short fiction have only become more relevant. She passed away on February 24, 2006.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #24d7de;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCategory:\u003c\/b\u003e Nonfiction, Essay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat\/Binding: \u003c\/b\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eNew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1797229052\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/b\u003e978-\u003cspan\u003e1797229058\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eChronicle Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate Published:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJune 18, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms of Sale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll book sales are final. 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