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Exhibition catalogue.
| Editor | Kate Fowle, Deborah Smith |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Gasworks Gallery |
| ISBN | 9780953805938 |
| Reference | P2000 |
| Date | 2001 |
| Type | Publication |
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