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A Paper Life

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 285 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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The stored metadata frames A Paper Life by Tatum O'Neal as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2004 • Harpercollins • 285 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins • 285 pages • ISBN 9780060540975.

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