Because of the personal nature of the book, what we have here is anything but a dry academic exercise."-Michael Levy, coeditor of Extrapolation There's a lot of valuable analysis of how Butler's fiction ties in with her personal life. "There are great depths to Butler's work, and Canavan has given us a torch in order to better see those depths. Highly recommended."-Sherryl Vint, co-editor of Science Fiction Studies He writes with grace and passion that is equal to the stature of his subject. Canavan's thorough archival research introduces us to new aspects of Butler’s life and thought and provides the first comprehensive overview of her career. "A compelling and intimate portrait of one of the century's most important writers. Canavan's careful and even reverent handling of Butler's journals and diaries, notes, drafts, and revisions reveals a lonely woman most at home in worlds of her own making, a woman whose drive and passion were not just to write, but to sell what she wrote." - Resources for American Literary Study "Canavan delves into Butler's personal papers, housed at the Huntington Library, in order to illuminate the muses behind this groundbreaking author whose limited public persona was typically described by words such as shy and awkward. "This book deserves a place of honor on the shelf of every fan or scholar of Butler's work and should be acquired by every institution with the resources to do so, from the smallest local library to the most heavily endowed research university."- SFRA Review " intense critical biography."- Times Literary Supplement "A must-read for scholars of, Canavan's scholarship is both a work of sharply dedicated research and a loving tribute to one of most creative geniuses. "Both fans and scholars will appreciate this vivid in-depth study of an internationally acclaimed science fiction author's life and work."- Shelf Awareness Butler serves as a more-than-adequate substitute and entry into this treasure trove of Butler's writings."- Los Angeles Review of Books "For those of us who cannot make the journey to the archive, Octavia E. "A deep reading of the work of the late science-fiction master."- Kirkus Reviews "This excellent, comprehensive study sheds new light on the process and philosophy of one of the most important authors of our time."- Publishers Weekly Read it and you’ll marvel at the arguments and feel invited to develop your own." - New York Times Like all good criticism, the book is both authoritative and invitational. The best sections detail the stories Butler didn’t publish or complete, using those fragments to dive deeper into the texts that she finished. Reviews"Canavan is an excellent critic and formidable researcher, and this book, written in accessible, quick-moving prose, is rich with perspectives and ideas.
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