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Paul scanlon has 12 books on goodreads with 545 ratings. The name is taken from the eponymous hero of the 1904 novel by joseph conrad. It was first published in 1979, with periodic rereleases including one in 2004 celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film. This is actually a reprint of the 1979 book that came out via heavy metal books when the first alien was unleashed upon the world. Taking you right behind the scenes of the production, there are interviews with the key people involved, including legendary. See all books authored by paul scanlon, including crossing over.
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