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The State of the Art

Authors:
Iain M. Banks (author) and Mark Salwowski (covers)
Language:
English
Original language:
English
Publisher:
Orbit Books
Categories:
Anthology, science fiction and short stories
Universe:
Culture
Series:
Culture (4/10)
Publication year:
1991
ISBN:
1-85723-030-2
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Yes
Images:
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[Back (5.1 MB)] [Spine (533.41 KB)] [Front (5.13 MB)]
Table of Contents:
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  • 1. Road of Skulls
  • 2. A Gift from the Culture
  • 3. Odd Attachment
  • 4. Descendant
  • 5. Cleaning Up
  • 6. Piece
  • 7. The State of the Art
  • 8. Scratch

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