Quasar, Quasar, Burning BrightSeventeen essays in which the amazing author once again displays that he is the master of all he surveys ... |
Contents
Introduction | 11 |
Surprise Surprise | 17 |
Its a Wonderful Town | 45 |
Copyright | |
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