Auteurs : Levenson, Randal (Photographe) ; Gray, Spalding (Auteur)

Lieu de publication : Millerton, N.Y.

Éditeur : Aperture

Date de publication : 1982

ISBN : 0-89381-095-9

Langue : Anglais

Description : Env. 40 p. : ill. en n&b ; 30 cm

Sujets :
Malformations
Photographies de cirque

Collection : Collection Pascal Jacob

Localisation : Bibliothèque

Cote : 779.979 135

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