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    The Sample of Dume
    The Sample of Dume
    The Sample of Dume
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    The Sample of Dume

    By H. K. Hillman

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    Two articles on horror-writing from Alienskin magazine's Dr. Dume. These are not concerned with the mechanics of writing, they are intended to get the idea gland buzzing.

    Includes the missing article from the 45-article collection, 'The Articles of Dume'.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherH. K. Hillman
    Release dateJun 5, 2012
    ISBN9781476275413
    The Sample of Dume
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    H. K. Hillman

    Author, owner of Leg Iron Books and co-editor of the Underdog Anthologies.

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