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Casanova Was a Book Lover: And Other Naked Truths and Provocative Curiosities About the Writing, Selling and Reading of Books
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Casanova Was a Book Lover: And Other Naked Truths and Provocative Curiosities About the Writing, Selling and Reading of Books by John Maxwell Hamilton reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2000 • Louisiana State Univ Pr • 351 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2000 • Louisiana State Univ Pr • 351 pages • ISBN 9780807125540.
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