This item is part of the Study Room Guide on One to One Performance by Rachel Zerihan (P1320)
| Artist / Author | Manuel Vason |
|---|---|
| Editor | Dominic Johnson |
| Publisher | Arnolfini Gallery |
| ISBN | 978-0907738848 |
| Reference | P0915 |
| Date | 2007 |
| Type | Publication |
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