{"product_id":"survivor","title":"Survivor","description":"\u003cb\u003eReturning to print after nearly 50 years, Survivor completes 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\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis deluxe edition includes: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incredible new cover and package\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium French flaps and newly designed, full color interior covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e High-quality paper with elegant deckled-edges \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Patternist books (\u003ci\u003eWild Seed, Mind of My Mind, Clay's Ark, \u003c\/i\u003eand \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 returning to print, \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e is put into its proper historical context thanks to contributions from scholar and Octavia E. Butler Fellow Alyssa Collins. \u003cbr\u003e 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.","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44169712795747,"sku":"9781538766170","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7515\/0179\/files\/imageloader_6e821814-cc0c-4fc6-87f3-352e1c8acaee.jpg?v=1778348832","url":"https:\/\/redricebooks.com\/products\/survivor","provider":"Red Rice Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}