The State of the Art (Culture, #4)

The State of the Art

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The State of the Art (Culture, #4)

The State of the Art

Written by Iain M. Banks
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Contents:Road of Skulls (1988)A Gift from the Culture (1987)Odd Attachment (1989)Descendant (1987)Cleaning Up (1987)Piece (1989)The State of the Art (1989)Scratch (1987)

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Language Eng
Publisher Night Shade Books (San Francisco)
Published March, 1991
ISBN 129131
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Iain M. Banks is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Iain M. Banks enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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