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      • Media: Paperback Book, 272 pages
      • Language: English
      • Publisher: Anchor Books (Sep. 30th, 1995)
      • ISBN-10: 0385480016
      • ISBN-13: 9780385480017
      • Dimensions: 5.20 x 8.04 x 0.58 inches
      • Shipping Weight: 0.43 lbs
      • Categories: General Creative Writing Writing Skills

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