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Series Title: Art of Pulp Fiction HC An Illustrated History of Vintage Paperbac
Publication Year: 2021
Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Type: Book
Grade: 9.4 Near Mint
Tradition: US Comics
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: No
Language: English
Issue Number: 1-1ST