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| Author | J. G. Ballard |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz Ltd |
Publication date | 1964 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 221 pp |
| ISBN | 1-85799-021-8 |
| OCLC | 31816321 |
| LC Class | PR6052.A46 T47 1993 |
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