Octavia E Butler's essay on writing, history and hope, in a beautiful gift edition with stunning illustrations from Manzel Bowman. Octavia Butler is the renowned author of novels including Kindred, The Parabel of the Sower & Talends duology, and my personal favourite the Lillith Brood (Xenogenesis) trilogy, each garnering cult status and inspiring a whole generation of sci-fi and afrofuturist authors. Her worlds and words, especiallly the Parables have spawned countless academic articles and even a self/society/planet-help book, Emergent Strategy. Perfect for fans and collectors.