Elvis Cinema and Popular Culture
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-06-13
- Mått152 x 229 x 16 mm
- Vikt435 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor319
- FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
- ISBN9780786425266