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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition

Traditional and New Methods for Running a Show from First Rehearsal to Last Performance

by Thomas A. Kelly ...

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and ... Read more

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The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and ExpandedThe next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and
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Movies and TV: The New York Public Library Book of Answers

by Melinda Corey, Diane Corey, George Ochoa ...

If you're a movie or television fan - how many of these questions can you answer?What was the last picture show in The Last Picture Show?Where was the stagecoach headed in Stagecoach?What was the name of the dinosaur bone in Bringing Up Baby?What did Gomer Pyle do before he entered the Marines?Who played Gentle Ben?Like The Book of Answers, this book answers hundreds of questions i... ... Read more

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If you're a movie or television fan - how many of these questions can you answer?What was the last picture show in The Last Picture Show?Where was the stagecoach headed in Stagecoach?What was the name of the dinosaur bone in Bringing Up Baby?What did Gomer Pyle do before he entered the Marines?Who played Gentle Ben?Like The Book of Answers, this book answers hundreds of questions i...
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Welcome to Pawnee

Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

by Jim O'Heir ...

“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O ... Read more

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“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — Amy Poehler"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir." — Adam ScottJim O
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Creature Features

Nature Turned Nasty in the Movies

by William Schoell ...

This work offers a critical, colorful and informative examination of different types of monster movies, spanning the silent period to today. Chapter One focuses on dragons, dinosaurs, and other scaly giants from films like 1953's The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, an impressive stop-motion production that ushered in a new era of atomic-spawned monster films. Chapter Two examines "big bug" flicks, ... Read more

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This work offers a critical, colorful and informative examination of different types of monster movies, spanning the silent period to today. Chapter One focuses on dragons, dinosaurs, and other scaly giants from films like 1953's The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, an impressive stop-motion production that ushered in a new era of atomic-spawned monster films. Chapter Two examines "big bug" flicks,
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Freeing the Natural Voice

Imagery and Art in the Practice of Voice and Language (Revised & Expanded)

by Kristin Linklater ...

Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft! Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the ... Read more

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Knowing how to connect language with breath and voice is a golden key to hang on the chain of the actor's craft! Linklater’s groundbreaking original Freeing the Natural Voice sold more than 100,000 copies. Now, revised and greatly expanded this edition has been eagerly adopted by Linklater students, selling 30,000 copies to date. Emphasizing the use of imagery and imagination in developing the
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Welcome to the O.C.

The Oral History

by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall ...

“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs ... Read more

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“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs
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Four Screenplays

Studies in the American Screenplay: Thelma & Louise, Terminator 2, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves

by Syd Field ...

Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to ... Read more

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Yes, you can write a great screenplay. Let Syd Field show you how.“I based Like Water for Chocolate on what I learned in Syd's books. Before, I always felt structure imprisoned me, but what I learned was structure really freed me to focus on the story.”—Laura EsquivelTechnology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to
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Horror Films of the 1970s

by John Kenneth Muir ...

The seventies were a decade of groundbreaking horror films: The Exorcist, Carrie, and Halloween were three. This detailed filmography covers these and 225 more. Section One provides an introduction and a brief history of the decade.Beginning with 1970 and proceeding chronologically by year of its release in the United States, Section Two offers an entry for each film. Each entry includes several ... Read more

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The seventies were a decade of groundbreaking horror films: The Exorcist, Carrie, and Halloween were three. This detailed filmography covers these and 225 more. Section One provides an introduction and a brief history of the decade.Beginning with 1970 and proceeding chronologically by year of its release in the United States, Section Two offers an entry for each film. Each entry includes several
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AC/E Digital Culture Annual Report 2014

Focus 2014: The Use of New Technologies in the Performing Arts

Edited by AC/E ...

Series Book 1 - Anuario ACE
The AC/E Digital Culture Annual Report aims to become an annual document of reference that analyses the evolution of digital trends in the cultural sector (museums, libraries, publishing companies, booksellers, theatre companies, film production, music companies, etc.) It is designed to be a manual for constant reference and consultation for cultural sector professionals wishing to discover the ... Read more

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The AC/E Digital Culture Annual Report aims to become an annual document of reference that analyses the evolution of digital trends in the cultural sector (museums, libraries, publishing companies, booksellers, theatre companies, film production, music companies, etc.) It is designed to be a manual for constant reference and consultation for cultural sector professionals wishing to discover the
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The Dreadful Years: Collected Interviews & Reflections - 2018 to 2021

by Joshua Millican ...

Forewords by Gigi Saul Guerrero & Heather BuckleyIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Joshua Millican dreamed of working for a legacy horror site like Dread Central since he began blogging in the early 2010s. He became a regular contributor in 2016, Managing Editor in 2018, and through sheer determination and fate, became the site's Editor in Chief in 2019. But the apex of Millican ... Read more

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Forewords by Gigi Saul Guerrero & Heather BuckleyIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Joshua Millican dreamed of working for a legacy horror site like Dread Central since he began blogging in the early 2010s. He became a regular contributor in 2016, Managing Editor in 2018, and through sheer determination and fate, became the site's Editor in Chief in 2019. But the apex of Millican
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The Art of Frozen 2

by Disney Book Group ...

Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look. ... Read more

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Through never-before-seen development art, character sketches, storyboards, and color scripts, The Art of Frozen 2 gives fans a front-row view of the vast creative effort behind the epic sequel to Frozen. Filled with gorgeous four-color images and fascinating facts and details from the production team, it's the ultimate insider's look.
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Antony and Cleopatra

Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition

by Joseph Candido, Professor Brian Vickers ...

Series series Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition
This new volume in the Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition series increases our knowledge of how Antony and Cleopatra has been received and understood by critics, editors and general readers. The volume provides, in separate sections, both critical opinions about the play across the centuries and an evaluation of their positions within and their impact on the reception of the play. The ... Read more

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This new volume in the Shakespeare: The Critical Tradition series increases our knowledge of how Antony and Cleopatra has been received and understood by critics, editors and general readers. The volume provides, in separate sections, both critical opinions about the play across the centuries and an evaluation of their positions within and their impact on the reception of the play. The
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Theatrical Genre & Style

A Guide for Designers, Directors, and Performers

by Karen Brewster, Melissa Shafer ...

A one-of-a-kind guide about style and genre for theatre artisans.Theatrical Genre & Style will appeal to all theatre makers—those in performance as well as design—students, amateurs, and professionals. Traditionally, theatre practitioners receive information about style and genre from sources composed primarily for studio artisans and not theatre artisans. These books are helpful but ultimately ... Read more

$25.44 NZD

A one-of-a-kind guide about style and genre for theatre artisans.Theatrical Genre & Style will appeal to all theatre makers—those in performance as well as design—students, amateurs, and professionals. Traditionally, theatre practitioners receive information about style and genre from sources composed primarily for studio artisans and not theatre artisans. These books are helpful but ultimately
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Projection Design

The Basics

by Davin E. Gaddy ...

Series series The Basics
Projection Design: The Basics explores the concepts of visual elements in live entertainment. It provides a conversational view of the fundamentals of projection design, from production meetings and the elements of visual design to the equipment necessary to make it all happen.This text examines the themes and theories universal to a wide range of topics, to provide a foundation for anyone ... Read more

$55.05 NZD

Projection Design: The Basics explores the concepts of visual elements in live entertainment. It provides a conversational view of the fundamentals of projection design, from production meetings and the elements of visual design to the equipment necessary to make it all happen.This text examines the themes and theories universal to a wide range of topics, to provide a foundation for anyone
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Thinking in the Dark

Cinema, Theory, Practice

by Murray Pomerance, R. Barton Palmer, Jeremy T. Blatter, Tom Gunning, Steven Woodward, Johannes von Moltke, Colin Williamson, Sarah Keller, Matthew Solomon0, Dominic Lennard1, Nathan Holmes2, William Brown3, William Rothman4, Dudley Andrew5, Will Scheibel6, Daniel Morgan7, Tom Conley8, Steven Rybin9, Alex Clayton0, Gilberto Perez1, Jonah Corne2, Kristen Hatch3 ...

Today’s film scholars draw from a dizzying range of theoretical perspectives—they’re just as likely to cite philosopher Gilles Deleuze as they are to quote classic film theorist André Bazin. To students first encountering them, these theoretical lenses for viewing film can seem exhilarating, but also overwhelming.Thinking in the Dark introduces readers to twenty-one key theorists whose work has ... Read more

$51.62 NZD

Today’s film scholars draw from a dizzying range of theoretical perspectives—they’re just as likely to cite philosopher Gilles Deleuze as they are to quote classic film theorist André Bazin. To students first encountering them, these theoretical lenses for viewing film can seem exhilarating, but also overwhelming.Thinking in the Dark introduces readers to twenty-one key theorists whose work has
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The Decorative Arts and The Philosophy of Dress

by Oscar Wilde ...

Two essays from one of the many lectures Wilde gave on the decorative arts in 1882.Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. ... Read more

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Two essays from one of the many lectures Wilde gave on the decorative arts in 1882.Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was an Irish playwright, poet, and author of numerous short stories, and one novel. Known for his biting wit, and a plentitude of aphorisms, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day.
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The Intent to Live

Achieving Your True Potential as an Actor

by Larry Moss ...

“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone ... Read more

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“I call this book The Intent to Live because great actors don’t seem to be acting, they seem to be actually living.”–Larry Moss, from the IntroductionWhen Oscar-winning actors Helen Hunt and Hilary Swank accepted their Academy Awards, each credited Larry Moss’s guidance as key to their career-making performances. There is a two-year waiting list for his advanced acting classes. But now everyone
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Theater - Zettel - Sammlungen

Erschließung, Digitalisierung, Forschung

by Paul S. Ulrich, Silvia Freudenthaler, Gertrude Cepl-Kaufmann, Birgit Peter, Markus Lehner, Caroline Herfert, Dominik Kepczynski, Eva Hanauska, Nadja Sailer, Tanita Müller, Dominique Piech, Margret Schild, Franziska Voss, Johannes H. Stigler, Joachim Eberhardt, Thorsten Lemanski, Rainer Weber, Arne Langer, Ksenia Lapina, Axel Schröter, Franz Josef Gangelmayer, Daniela Franke, Claudia Mayerhofer, Jana-Katharina Mende, Nora Gumpenberger ...

Series Book 1 - Bibliographica
Theaterzettel sind, sofern es sich um Ankündigungen berühmter Opern- und Theateraufführungen handelt, beliebte Ausstellungsstücke, und für die Spielplanforschung seit jeher eine bedeutende Quelle. In den letzten Jahren hat das Interesse an Theaterzetteln in auffälliger Weise zugenommen: Die Theaterwissenschaft nimmt sich nun verstärkt dieses Mediums an, was eine deutliche Erweiterung des ... Read more

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Theaterzettel sind, sofern es sich um Ankündigungen berühmter Opern- und Theateraufführungen handelt, beliebte Ausstellungsstücke, und für die Spielplanforschung seit jeher eine bedeutende Quelle. In den letzten Jahren hat das Interesse an Theaterzetteln in auffälliger Weise zugenommen: Die Theaterwissenschaft nimmt sich nun verstärkt dieses Mediums an, was eine deutliche Erweiterung des
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Audrey íntima

La biografía autorizada

by Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Wendy Holden ...

Translated by Alicia Frieyro Gutiérrez ...

Series series Biografía ilustrada
La única biografía oficial de Audrey Hepburn, icono del cine y de la moda y protagonista de una gran labor humanitaria, en un retrato íntimo avalado por su familia.Pocas celebridades alcanzan el estatus icónico de Audrey Hepburn. De origen humilde, creció en los Países Bajos, donde sobrevivió a la malnutrición mientras colaboraba con la resistencia holandesa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y ... Read more

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La única biografía oficial de Audrey Hepburn, icono del cine y de la moda y protagonista de una gran labor humanitaria, en un retrato íntimo avalado por su familia.Pocas celebridades alcanzan el estatus icónico de Audrey Hepburn. De origen humilde, creció en los Países Bajos, donde sobrevivió a la malnutrición mientras colaboraba con la resistencia holandesa durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, y
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L'Homme difficile (Hugo von Hofmannsthal - mise en scène Jacques Lassalle - 1996)

Les Fiches Spectacle d'Universalis

by Encyclopaedia Universalis ...

Une fiche de référence sur L'Homme difficile de Hugo von Hofmannsthal, un spectacle mis en scène par Jacques Lassalle.De Hugo von Hofmannsthal, né et mort à Vienne (1874-1929), nous avons longtemps eu en France une vue brouillée par sa collaboration avec Richard Strauss, son compatriote, pour lequel il écrivit notamment les livrets d'Elektra et du Chevalier à la rose. Mais l'œuvre de Hofmannsth.. ... Read more

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Une fiche de référence sur L'Homme difficile de Hugo von Hofmannsthal, un spectacle mis en scène par Jacques Lassalle.De Hugo von Hofmannsthal, né et mort à Vienne (1874-1929), nous avons longtemps eu en France une vue brouillée par sa collaboration avec Richard Strauss, son compatriote, pour lequel il écrivit notamment les livrets d'Elektra et du Chevalier à la rose. Mais l'œuvre de Hofmannsth..
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The Wizard of Oz as American Myth

A Critical Study of Six Versions of the Story, 1900-2007

by Alissa Burger ...

Since the publication of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, authors, filmmakers, and theatrical producers have been retelling and reinventing this uniquely American fairy tale. This volume examines six especially significant incarnations of the story: Baum's original novel, the MGM classic The Wizard of Oz (1939), Sidney Lumet's African American film musical The Wiz (1978), ... Read more

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Since the publication of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900, authors, filmmakers, and theatrical producers have been retelling and reinventing this uniquely American fairy tale. This volume examines six especially significant incarnations of the story: Baum's original novel, the MGM classic The Wizard of Oz (1939), Sidney Lumet's African American film musical The Wiz (1978),
... Read more
HOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANT

Enriched edition.

by Wallace D. Wattles, Grant McNeil ...

In Wallace D. Wattles' book 'How to Get What You Want', the author provides a practical and philosophical guide to achieving success and fulfilling one's desires. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Wattles explores the power of positive thinking, visualization, and taking decisive action to manifest one's goals. This self-help book is a classic in the genre, emphasizing the ... Read more

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In Wallace D. Wattles' book 'How to Get What You Want', the author provides a practical and philosophical guide to achieving success and fulfilling one's desires. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Wattles explores the power of positive thinking, visualization, and taking decisive action to manifest one's goals. This self-help book is a classic in the genre, emphasizing the
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Love et caetera

by Tristane Banon ...

Bouteilles de tendresse jetées à la mer, les lettres qu'a rassemblées ici Tristane Banon composent une autobiographie fragmentée à la fois pudique et poétique. Destinataires de son enthousiasme, de ses coups de coeur... ou de griffes : Damien Saez, Gisèle Halimi, Pete Doherty, Carla Bruni, Éric Naulleau, Vanessa Paradis, Karl Lagerfeld ou Albator, mais aussi sa mère, certains de ses proches, et ... Read more

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Bouteilles de tendresse jetées à la mer, les lettres qu'a rassemblées ici Tristane Banon composent une autobiographie fragmentée à la fois pudique et poétique. Destinataires de son enthousiasme, de ses coups de coeur... ou de griffes : Damien Saez, Gisèle Halimi, Pete Doherty, Carla Bruni, Éric Naulleau, Vanessa Paradis, Karl Lagerfeld ou Albator, mais aussi sa mère, certains de ses proches, et
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Elle court elle court la nuit

by Bruce Toussaint, Jean-Michel Gravier, Arnaud Le Guern ...

De fin 1978 à 1981, dans Le Matin de Paris, Jean-Michel Gravier signe chaque semaine la chronique la plus drôle et la plus classieuse de toute la presse : " Elle court, elle court la nuit ". À la hussarde, d'une plume libre et moqueuse, tel un Jacques Laurent mâtiné de Jacques Chazot, Gravier invente le nightclubbing. Tandis qu'à Libération le dandy punk Alain Pacadis se fait " reporter de l ... Read more

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De fin 1978 à 1981, dans Le Matin de Paris, Jean-Michel Gravier signe chaque semaine la chronique la plus drôle et la plus classieuse de toute la presse : " Elle court, elle court la nuit ". À la hussarde, d'une plume libre et moqueuse, tel un Jacques Laurent mâtiné de Jacques Chazot, Gravier invente le nightclubbing. Tandis qu'à Libération le dandy punk Alain Pacadis se fait " reporter de l
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