William Burroughs and the Secret of Fascination

William Burroughs and the Secret of Fascination
ISBN-10
0809388227
ISBN-13
9780809388226
Category
Beats (Persons) in literature
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
SIU Press
Authors
Harris, Oliver

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