 First edition | |
| Author | Ben Okri |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Rider |
Publication date | 16 August 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84604-082-5 |
| OCLC | 123798840 |
| LC Class | PR9387.9.O394 S65 2007 |
Starbook, subtitled "A Magical Tale of Love and Regeneration", is a 2007 novel by Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri.
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