Octavia Butler: Parable of the Sower

In 1995, Octavia Butler was the first sci-fi writer to win the MacArthur Genius grant. She'd already won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards. 
 
Parable of the Sower is a captivating example of her talent. The novel tells the story of a young "empath" leading other children through a tortured, post-apocalyptic America towards the promise of safety. It's a page turner that masterfully explores the nature of leadership, examines the foundations of religion and religious loyalty, and gives perspective on classism in regards to environmental issues. 
 
This portrait honors the long hours she spent writing it on her cherished Olivetti typewriter. 
 
The process of writing on a typewriter is different from any other writing method. It's captured here in the visual texture of the letters, the slight variations in spacing, the typos that come from the necessity of always moving forward. It's fully legible and clear, allowing you (or visitors to your home) to actually read first couple of chapters of the book as they stare at your wall. 
 
Arrives rolled in a sturdy cardboard tube. Other format options:
+ Framed & matted high resolution print: simple black frame, off-white matte and acrylic glass.