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Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the talents [graphic novel] : a graphic novel adaptation / by Damian Duffy, John Jennings & David Brame ; lettering, Damian Duffy.
"Parable of the talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olamina's daughter, Asha Vere--from whom she has been separated for most of the girl's life--interspersed with sections in the form of Lauren's own journals. Against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Asha searches for answers about her own past while struggling to reconcile with her mother's legacy--caught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future among the stars"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781419749483 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 300 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2025.
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| Genre: | Dystopian comics. Graphic novels. Political comics. Social issue comics. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Duffy | 31681010415834 | ADULT GN | Available | - |
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This gripping graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butlerâs groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award
Set against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Parable of the Talents is a modern masterpiece that resonates powerfully.
This graphic novel adaptation is brought to life thrillingly by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the creative team behind the #1 New York Times bestselling adaptation of Kindred.
Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olaminaâs daughter, Asha Vereâfrom whom she has been separated for most of the girlâs lifeâinterspersed with sections in the form of Laurenâs own journals.
Asha searches for answers about her past while struggling to reconcile with her motherâs legacyâcaught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future among the stars.
Octavia E. Butler's bestselling literary science-fiction masterpieces are essential works in feminist, Afrofuturist, and fantasy genres, and this compelling graphic novel adaptation of Parable of the Talents is a major event. - Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
This gripping graphic novel adaptation of Octavia E. Butlerâs groundbreaking dystopian novel stands beside the acclaimed previous graphic novel adaptations, Kindred, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and Parable of the Sower, winner of the Hugo Award
Set against a background of a war-torn continent under the control of a Christian fundamentalist fascist state, Parable of the Talents is a modern masterpiece that resonates powerfully.
This graphic novel adaptation is brought to life thrillingly by Damian Duffy and John Jennings, the creative team behind the #1 New York Times bestselling adaptation of Kindred.
Parable of the Talents is told in the voice of Lauren Olaminaâs daughter, Asha Vereâfrom whom she has been separated for most of the girlâs lifeâinterspersed with sections in the form of Laurenâs own journals.
Asha searches for answers about her past while struggling to reconcile with her motherâs legacyâcaught between her duty to her chosen family and her calling to lead humankind into a better future among the stars.
Octavia E. Butler's bestselling literary science-fiction masterpieces are essential works in feminist, Afrofuturist, and fantasy genres, and this compelling graphic novel adaptation of Parable of the Talents is a major event.
