 First edition | |
| Author | Carl-Henning Wijkmark |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Peter Lloyd |
| Language | Swedish |
| Published | 2007 |
| Publisher | Norstedts förlag |
| Publication place | Sweden |
| Awards | August Prize of 2007 |
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