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“Clarity is the most important thing to me - in thinking - and so I try in the books to be as clear as possible.”

Quote by Jesse Ball

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Jesse Ball is an American poet born on June 7, 1978. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound themes, and he is widely regarded as an outstanding figure in contemporary poetry. more

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“I like small books. I like durable books. I like plain books. I like small type and thin pages.”

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