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Book Details:

• Author: George Vecsey
• Published Date: 11 Mar 2008
• Publisher: Random House USA Inc
• Original Languages: English
• Format: Paperback::272 pages
• ISBN10: 0812978706
• ISBN13: 9780812978704
• Imprint: Modern Library Inc
• File size: 26 Mb
• Dimension: 140.72x 202.18x 15.49mm::195.04g

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