The 100 Most Influential Authors of the 20th Century
This list celebrates one hundred of the most widely read authors whose work shaped — and continues to shape — the literary landscape of the 20th century. It reflects a broad and inclusive perspective, recognising storytellers from across the globe and across genres, languages, and lived experiences.
From Nobel laureates to genre pioneers, from voices of revolution and exile to icons of popular fiction, these authors have reached millions of readers — sometimes across generations — through powerful ideas, unforgettable characters, and enduring narratives.
This is not a list of the “greatest” or “most awarded” writers, but rather those whose words found lasting audiences worldwide. It honours the diversity of 20th-century literature and invites you to explore signed editions of their works, now treasured by collectors and readers alike.
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Signed works by Octavia E. Butler on eBay
Octavia E. Butler SIGNED First Edition First Print DAWN HB 1987 Warner Books
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Octavia E Butler WILD SEED 1st/1st Edition Signed & Inscribed 1980 F/F Nice Copy
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SCARCE Octavia Butler softback African American SIGNED BOOK Science Fiction
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Octavia E Butler / Xenogenesis Dawn, Adulthood Rites, Imago / Signed BCE 1989
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Octavia E Butler / Wild Seed / Signed First Edition in DJ / Ex-lib / 1980
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Patternmaster SIGNED by Octavia E. Butler First Edition - Ex Library Copy
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Parable of the Talents ~ SIGNED by OCTAVIA BUTLER ~ First Edition ~ 1st ~ 1998
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Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler (Signed, First Edition, Hardcover)
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Kindred ~ SIGNED by OCTAVIA E. BUTLER ~ First Edition ~ 1st Printing ~ 1979
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Octavia E. Butler-FLEDGLING-2005-1ST/1ST EDITION-SIGNED-FINE/FINE DJ-VAMPIRES
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Adulthood Rites ~ SIGNED by OCTAVIA E. BUTLER First Edition 1st 1988 Xenogenesis
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Octavia E Butler / Bloodchild and Other Stories Signed 1st Edition 1995
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Octavia E. Butler Blood Child UNCORRECTED PROOF SIGNED 1995 First First
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