Vintage Science Fiction Omnibus Hardcover — Xenogenesis (Dawn / Adulthood Rites / Imago) (1987–1989) — Octavia E. Butler | Dust Jacket, Science Fiction

One volume, three unforgettable books: Octavia E. Butler’s Xenogenesis omnibus collects Dawn, Adulthood Rites, and Imago in a single, shelf-worthy hardcover.

This is big-idea Science Fiction that’s also intensely human—about survival, consent, belonging, and what “human” even means after catastrophe. 

Quick Specs

  • Item Type: Single book (hardcover omnibus)
  • Size: 9 × 6 × 1.5 inches
  • Material: Hardcover with paper dust jacket (as pictured)
  • Color: Black/purple/teal dust jacket; purple back; blue endpaper visible; cream pages
  • Origin or Maker: GuildAmerica Books (publisher mark on title page)
  • Year or Era: Copyrights shown: 1987 / 1988 / 1989
  • GENRE: Science Fiction
  • Language / Pages: English / 726 pages
  • Identifiers: ISBN 1-56-865033-7

Condition Grade: Very Good

Notes: Solid, clean-looking hardcover with jacket present. Light shelf wear and rubbing visible along jacket edges/corners in photos; small sticker label on the purple back. Page block shows minor speckling/handling marks typical of age; interiors appear clean and readable in the open-page photos.

  • See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: Octavia E. Butler

Octavia E. Butler is one of the most influential voices in modern science fiction, celebrated for stories that blend sharp social insight with unforgettable speculative worlds.

If you want sci-fi that lingers (in a good way), this one’s calling your name.

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Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.