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Robin Ince's bad book club : one man's quest to uncover the books that taste forgot

by Robin Ince

This collection showcases some of the world's worst and most inadvertently hilarious books, sourced from charity shops and jumble sales to explore the unique appeal of dreadful prose and poetry.

Accession 21423 ISBN 9781847442697 Publisher Sphere
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