{"product_id":"survivor-octavia-e-butler-paperback","title":"Survivor -- Octavia E. Butler, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eReturning to print after nearly 50 years, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvivor \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecompletes Octavia E. Butler's thrilling Patternist series, including a short story from the Patternist saga and new historical essays from a major Butler scholar.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This deluxe edition includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An incredible new cover and package \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Premium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior covers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e The Patternist books (\u003ci\u003eWild Seed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMind of My Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClay's Ark\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePatternmaster\u003c\/i\u003e) 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, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e, has been out of print at Octavia E. Butler's request. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octavia E. Butler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/1\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9\" H x 5.3\" L x 0.9\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781538766170\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowerburst","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67717243535664,"sku":"9781538766170","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2712\/8368\/files\/9781538766170.jpg?v=1788274147","url":"https:\/\/flowerburst.co\/products\/survivor-octavia-e-butler-paperback","provider":"Flowerburst","version":"1.0","type":"link"}