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message 1: by Mary K (new)

Mary K The thing about the Cordwainer Smith book is that there really are cat/human hybrids in his books, so while kinda goofy looking, it's relevant. the other--well, funny, but I've seen way worse. The worst is, when the cover has NOTHING to do with what's inside. When I remember an example, I'll post it!


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