 First edition cover. | |
| Author | Paul Collins (editor) |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Elizabeth Kyle |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
Publication date | 1996 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 283 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-026208-7 |
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