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“I do believe very much in the idea of unexpected or "convulsive" beauty - beauty in the service of liberty.”

Quote by Jeff VanderMeer

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Jeff VanderMeer

Jeff VanderMeer is an American writer known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His works often explore themes of ecology, identity, and the relationship between humans and nature. Born on July 7, 1968, VanderMeer's writing career began in the 1990s. more

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