 First edition | |
| Author | Ian Watson |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Victor Gollancz Ltd |
Publication date | 1975 |
| Pages | 221 |
| ISBN | 0-575-01938-7 |
| OCLC | 2129303 |
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