 First edition | |
| Author | Dean Burnett |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Neuroscience Comedy |
| Publisher | Guardian Faber Publishing |
Publication date | 16 February 2016 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 335 |
| ISBN | 9780571350834 |
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