 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Richard Laymon |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror |
| Published | 1989 |
| Publisher | W. H. Allen |
| Pages | 500 |
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Funland was a finalist for the 1990 Bram Stoker Award for Novel. [3]
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Funland may refer to:
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