Deformed and Destructive Beings
The Purpose of Horror Films
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
Av George Ochoa
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2011-04-06
- Mått152 x 229 x 12 mm
- Vikt318 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor235
- FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
- ISBN9780786463077