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by Francis Spufford (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Faber and Faber; New Ed edition (2 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0571214975
  • ISBN-13: 978-0571214976
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 38,660 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Sunday Times, 26 October 2003
It provides start-to-finish enjoyment ... A must for every British Christmas stocking. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Focus, October 2003
Francis Spufford is the Tom Wolfe of technology journalism ... Unreservedly marvellous. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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