- Published: 15 November 2013
- ISBN: 9781609804978
- Imprint: Seven Stories Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 432
The Roy Stories
- Published: 15 November 2013
- ISBN: 9781609804978
- Imprint: Seven Stories Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 432
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