Published 2011
by Viking in Camberwell, Vic .
Written in
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Statement | edited by John Ross |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | PR9614.4 .P46 2011 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | xi, 347 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 347 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL25241967M |
ISBN 10 | 0670076414 |
ISBN 10 | 9780670076413 |
LC Control Number | 2012358580 |
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