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Erica Wagner | |
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| Born | 1963 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | artist, editor, publisher |
| Awards | Dromkeen Medal |
| Website | Erica Wagner |
Erica Wagner (born 1963) is an Australian artist, editor and publisher. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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