PUBLISHER
Blue Kingfisher

BOOK FORMAT
Hardback, 9.25 x 11.5 in. / 192 pgs / 100 color.

PUBLISHING STATUS
Pub Date 8/1/2008
No longer our product

DISTRIBUTION
D.A.P. Exclusive
Catalog: FALL 2008 p. 78

PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN 9789889961718 TRADE
List Price: $60.00 CAD $70.00

AVAILABILITY
Not available

TERRITORY
NA LA ASIA AU/NZ

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