Octavia E. Butler: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations (Paperback)
by Octavia Butler
Description
The impression left by The Last Interview is of an indomitable woman who made her way through persistence and diligence.
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Octavia 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.
About the Author
Octavia Butler (1947-2006) was a 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 Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents and 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.
Product Details
Category: Nonfiction, Interview
Language: English
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: New
ISBN-10: 1685891055
ISBN-13: 978-1685891053
Publisher: Melville House
Date Published: September 19, 2023
Pages: 192
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