Mixeda book that I've read and reviewed and a book that I had a mixed reaction to. There's one story called The Hall of Machines that I thought was really great, really Kofka-esque.
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The eye of the lens (1972)
Others: Negative 1st trade edition paperback, fine
- ISBN:
- 9780861300228
- Length:
- 173 pages
Genres: science fiction
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