Book Information
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 16 August 2004
- Copyright Year: 2004
- ISBN: 9781551539782
- Replaced By: Edition 2
- Page Count: 144
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
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