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“Moving cities are a fairly hoary old sci-fi trope - I seem to recall they were always cropping up on Doctor Who when I was young, though I may be misremembering.”

Quote by Philip Reeve

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Philip Reeve is a British author known for his science fiction novels. Born on February 28, 1966, he is celebrated for his unique imagination and profound insights into the future. more

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