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Birth of the Cool
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In this catalog, Birth of the Cool by LEWIS MACADAMS lands as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2002 • SIMON & SCHUSTER (TRADE DIVISION) • 288 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2002 • SIMON & SCHUSTER (TRADE DIVISION) • 288 pages • ISBN 9780743207782.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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