Published 2012
by Bloomsbury USA in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Stephen May |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | PR6113.A9826 L54 2012 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL25247007M |
| ISBN 10 | 9781620400012 |
| LC Control Number | 2012007738 |
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