Harmony Silk Factory
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
Av Tash Aw
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2006-01-16
- Mått130 x 200 x 25 mm
- Vikt260 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor368
- FörlagHarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN9780007232284
- MiljömärkningProduced using independently certified paper to ensure responsible forestry management. (Certification is by FSC, PEFC or SFI.) Produced in the UK using 100% renewable electricity.
- UtmärkelserWinner of Whitbread Book Awards: First Novel Category 2005