 First edition | |
| Author | Michel Faber |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Series | Canongate Myths |
| Genre | Satire |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
Publication date | 6 November 2008 |
| Media type | Print & eBook |
| Pages | 213 |
| ISBN | 1-84767-279-5 |
| OCLC | 276306749 |
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