Existential Joss Whedon
Evil and Human Freedom in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Serenity
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-12-20
- Mått152 x 229 x 10 mm
- Vikt290 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor204
- FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
- EAN9780786427819
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