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Publication: Past Imperative

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  • Publication: Past ImperativePublication Record # 25686
  • Author: Dave Duncan
  • Date: 1996-11-00
  • ISBN: 0-380-78129-8 [978-0-380-78129-4]
  • Publisher: AvoNova
  • Price:
    $5.99?$: US dollar
  • Pages: xvi+456
  • Format:
    pb?Paperback. Typically 7" by 4.25" (18 cm by 11 cm) or smaller, though trimming errors can cause them to sometimes be slightly (less than 1/4 extra inch) taller or wider/deeper.
  • Type: NOVEL
  • Cover: Past Imperative (1995) • by Matt Stawicki
  • Notes:
    • First AvoNova printing November 1996. [This Publication Record].
    • First printing by number line.
    • Copyright 1995 by Dave Duncan.
    • Excerpt for 'Present Tense' copyright 1996 by Dave Duncan.
    • LCCN 95-6181.
    • First Morrow/AvoNova Hardcover printing October 1995.
    • "Round One of the Great Game" printed below title on title page and on front cover.
    • Uncredited before start of novel, 2 maps, then Contents page followed by uncredited but titled 'Translator's Note' a language guide, 'The Gods' a list explaining a pantheon of gods, 'The Trong Troupe' a list of characters and their family relationship. Unclear if this was provided by the author or publisher. It is assumed they are there to help the reader. All very basic.
    • Canada pricing C$7.99.
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