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The Writing on the Wall
(2015)

In 2014 a crowdfunding campaign was set up to raise the money to republish the book. The new book contains all the original photos sandwiched between previously unpublished ones, a new introduction and reminiscences about the author.

Second edition published by Plain Crisp Books in May 2015.

Authors: Roger Perry, George Stewart-Lockhart, George Melly, Bill Drummond
Publisher: Central Books
Published: 27 April 2015
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Size: 24 x 24 cm
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9780993152009
Retail price: £25

London





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Language: English
Format: Paperback
Size: 24 x 24 cm
Pages: 112
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