Bound galley (stated) of the first edition of Butler's post-apocalyptic novel, sent by the publisher to James Sallis, who was one of Butler's instructors "where Octavia got her start" (Carl Brandon Society) — at the 1970 Clarion Writers Workshop.
Inscribed first printing of this murder mystery set in an LA high school during the Civil Rights Movement.
First printing of this thriller touching on police violence and racism in 1960s New York, the story of a young Black man pursued by a murderous cop intent on silencing him forever.
First edition, first printing of this Black romance from the Starlight series led by the influential Black editor Veronica Mixon — written by editor Vivian Stephens's sister and one of the founding board members of the RWA.
