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Philip Jose Farmer
Philip Jose Farmer

Philip Jose Farmer, born on January 26, 1918, in Illinois, USA, and passed away on February 25, 2009. He was an American science fiction author known for his unique literary style and his re interpretations of history and mythology. more

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