Isbn: 9781626400634 - a handful of earth, a handful of sky: the world of octavia butler (21 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. Explore this visual biography of Octavia Butler's creative process where Lynell George reveals how the acclaimed writer fashioned her unique life and art from limited resources--an intimate glimpse into a private genius's world. A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler offers a blueprint for a creative life from the perspective of award-winning science-fiction writer and "MacArthur Genius" Octavia E. Butler. It is a collection of ideas about how to look, listen, breathe--how to be in the world. This book is about the creative process, but not on the page; its canvas is much larger. Author Lynell George not only engages the world that shaped Octavia E. Butler, she also explores the very specific processes through which Butler shaped herself--her unique process of self-making. It's about creating a life with what little you have--hand-me-down books, repurposed diaries, journals, stealing time to write in the middle of the night, making a small check stretch--bit by bit by bit. Highly visual and packed with photographs of Butler's ephemera, A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky draws the reader into Butler's world, creating a sense of unmatched intimacy with the deeply private writer. There's a great resurgence of interest in Butler's work. Readers have been turning to her writing to make sense of contemporary chaos, to find a plot point that might bring clarity or calm. Her books have become the centerpiece of book-group discussions, while universities and entire cities have chosen her titles to anchor "Big Read," "Freshman Read," and "One Book/One City" programs. The interest has gone beyond the printed page; Ava DuVernay is adapting Butler's novel Dawn for television. A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky brings Octavia's prescient wisdom and careful thinking out of the novel and into the world. A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky will be beloved by both scholars and fans of Butler, as well as aspiring writers and creatives who are looking for a model or a spark of inspiration. It offers a visual album of a creative life--a map that others can follow. Butler once wrote that science fiction was simply "a handful of earth, a handful of sky, and everything in between." This book offers a slice of the in between.…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condición: Fine. LIKE NEW!!! Has a red or black remainder mark on bottom/exterior edge of pages.

Condición: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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hardcover. Condición: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.

Hardcover. Condición: Used.

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Condición: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condición: New. Brand New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: TRK.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky: The World of Octavia E. Butler offers a blueprint for a creative life from the perspective of award-winning science-fiction writer and MacArthur Genius Octavia E. Butler. It is a collection of ideas about how to look, listen, breathe how to be in the world. This book is about the creative process, but not on the page; its canvas is much larger. Author Lynell George not only engages the world that shaped Octavia E. Butler, she also explores the very specific processes through which Butler shaped herselfher unique process of self-making. Its about creating a life with what little you havehand-me-down books, repurposed diaries, journals, stealing time to write in the middle of the night, making a small check stretchbit by bit by bit. Highly visual and packed with photographs of Butlers ephemera, A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky draws the reader into Butlers world, creating a sense of unmatched intimacy with the deeply private writer.Theres a great resurgence of interest in Butlers work. Readers have been turning to her writing to make sense of contemporary chaos, to find a plot point that might bring clarity or calm. Her books have become the centerpiece of book-group discussions, while universities and entire cities have chosen her titles to anchor Big Read, Freshman Read, and One Book/One City programs. The interest has gone beyond the printed page; Ava DuVernay is adapting Butlers novel Dawn for television. A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky brings Octavias prescient wisdom and careful thinking out of the novel and into the world.A Handful of Earth, A Handful of Sky will be beloved by both scholars and fans of Butler, as well as aspiring writers and creatives who are looking for a model or a spark of inspiration. It offers a visual album of a creative life a map that others can follow. Butler once wrote that science fiction was simply 'a handful of earth, a handful of sky, and everything in between.' This book offers a slice of the in between. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: Like New. No Jacket. This copy remains in original plastic wrap. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

hardcover. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. Picture-board hardcover with no jacket, as issued. On its copyright page at back of book is full printing line with "1", so a first edition. This book is in fine "as new" condition. Its binding is sound and square, with no spine crease. Covers and pages are unmarked and unworn. I will ship this book in a moisture proof zip-loc bag, padded in bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box to assure it reaches its proud new owner in the same condition as my description.…

Hardcover. Condición: New. Special order direct from the distributor.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 176 pages. 9.00x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 176 pages. 9.00x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.