In strange and uncertain times where better to turn than Octavia E. Butler? Her honest wise
and hopeful words are for anyone who wants to shape our future into something good. They live
on this little book brought to life with beautiful new artwork by Manzel Bowman. 'There's no
single answer that will solve all our future problems. There's no magic bullet. Instead
there are thousands of answers - at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be' A
legendary writer and Afrofuturist pioneer Octavia E. Butler died in 2006. Her advice feels as
timely now as it was when she first wrote this essay twenty-five years ago - prescient
grounded and enduring. Praise for A FEW RULES FOR PREDICTING THE FUTURE... 'A little gem
of wisdom and art' 'Perfect hopeful little book with beautiful illustrations' 'We all need
the voice of Butler to give us a moment of clarity and reflection' 'What everyone needs to
hear when they're feeling helpless' 'The art alongside this essay is stunning' 'Such an
astute understanding of humanity and the world'
