{"product_id":"survivor","title":"Survivor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturning to print after nearly 50 years, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurvivor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This deluxe edition includes: \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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48515439427833,"sku":"9781538766170","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1811\/7625\/files\/imageloader_631ff3a9-3eaf-475a-8c9b-2e23be0ad4a0.jpg?v=1781207776","url":"https:\/\/hookeandplotte.com\/products\/survivor","provider":"Hooke and Plotte Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}