{"product_id":"survivor-9781538766170","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":"Default Title","offer_id":53867377000753,"sku":"9781538766170","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/2420\/2801\/files\/O_296369dc-6e24-4121-b53e-ac5938ca2ee3.jpg?v=1778646042","url":"https:\/\/pageaday.com\/products\/survivor-9781538766170","provider":"Page-A-Day","version":"1.0","type":"link"}