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The Cloudspotter's Guide

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Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Gavin Pretor-Pinney is a British author known for his books about clouds. His book 'The Cloudspotter's Guide' was published in 2006 and quickly became a bestseller, sparking global interest in clouds. more

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