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| Author | Shepard Fairey Tatyana Fazlalizadeh Ron English David Choe Kwaku Alston |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Art book |
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 184 pages |
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The book is edited by artist Shepard Fairey. [6]
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