Octavia E Butler / PARABLE OF THE TALENTS 1st Edition 1998

Description: "To Survive / Let the past / Teach You"PARABLE OF THE TALENTSBy Octavia E. Butler(1998)First edition of the future dystopia in which Butler describes the rise of a demagogue who says he will "make American great again."Fine in near fine jacket."As for the beatings, the tarring and feathering, and the destruction of 'heathen houses of devil-worship,' he has a simple answer: 'Join us! Our doors are open to every nationality, every race! Leave your sinful past behind, and become one of us. Help us to make America great again.' He's had notable success with this carrot-and-stick approach." This work is a sequel to one of Butler's most acclaimed novels, PARABLE OF THE SOWER; here, the story of Lauren Olamina continues in the 2030s hellscape of climate change-ravaged California. Dr. Marlene D. Allen notes: "Butler insistently incorporates a readily identifiable African American history in her writings even in those texts that are set in the future or on other planets, using the creative possibilities of science fiction to portrait African American history in new and highly original ways." A sharp copy of the Nebula Award winner.Read more: Allen, "Octavia Butler's "Parable" Novels and the "Boomerang" of African American History," in Callaloo, vol. 32 no. 4, 1354. New York: Seven Stories Press, (1998). 9'' x 6''. Original black paper boards, silver-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($24.95) purple photographic dust jacket designed by Annette Flaster. 365, [1] pages. Jacket with evidence of price sticker removal to rear panel, else clean and bright, without fading. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 330 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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