Art After Midnight: The East Village Scene
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Publication charting the development of the art scene in the East Village during the 70s and 80s
| Artist / Author | Steven Hager |
|---|---|
| Publisher | St Martins Pr |
| ISBN | 978-0312049768 |
| Reference | P2374 |
| Date | 1986 |
| Type | Publication |
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