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Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Manny Torres resides in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also a photographer and painter. In addition to writing Dead Dogs, he's written articles for My Darling Atlanta, and written and directed several documentaries and music videos, including "Change Your Mind" by Sara Rachelle, The Trespasser, Unendangered Species, and The Abby Go Go Christmas Special. For 15 years he was a music programmer and co-conspirator on Step Outside: The Strange and Beautiful Music program on WMNF 88.5FM in Florida. He's worked as a photographer, graphic designer, sold insurance, written training manuals for a large corporation, and managed a touring rock band. He occasionally curates film and art shows around Atlanta. He is currently editin ...more

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	Cabrones Perros by Manny Torres (Goodreads Author), Paige Johnson (Goodreads Author) (Designer), Cody Sexton (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Perras Malas by Manny Torres (Goodreads Author), Paige Johnson (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator), Neda Aria (Goodreads Author) (Designer) 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Biblical: The Holy and the Dead (Bible Stories for Atheists, Creationists, Rationalists & Rogues)

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