Octavia E. Butler: The Last Interview

Octavia E. Butler''s work broke innumerable barriers and helped open the field of science fiction to writers and readers it had never had before. As the first Black writer to win the coveted Nebula and Hugo Awards, her courage and vision left a peerless legacy for fans not just of science fiction, but of American literature. In this collection of 6 interviews, 3 of them never published, Butler speaks with candour and openness about her work, her imaginative mission, and the barriers she faced as a Black woman working in a genre dominated by white men.