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Reverse Engineering - cover

Reverse Engineering

Joseph O'Neill, Irenosen Okojie, Sarah Hall, Jessie Greengrass, Chris Power, Jon McGregor, Mahreen Sohail

Publisher: Scratch Books

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Summary

Seven of the best recent short stories, disassembled by their authors.
An innovative anthology revealing the inspiration, the ideals and the work involved in a great short story. Reverse Engineering brings together contemporary classic stories with their authors' discussions of how they were written.
Available since: 03/03/2022.
Print length: 176 pages.

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