 First edition | |
| Author | Jonathan Aycliffe |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | 21 Nov 1991 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 172 |
| ISBN | 0-246-13926-9 |
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