Sustaining Loss: Art And Mournful Life
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| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Item Length | 9in |
| Item Height | 0.6in |
| Item Width | 6in |
| Author | Gregg M. Horowitz |
| Format | Trade Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| Type | Textbook |
| Item Weight | 12.6 Oz |
| Number Of Pages | 256 Pages |
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