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Cooper, Bernard, 1951–
My avant-garde education : a memoir / Bernard Cooper. — First Edition.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-393-24071-9 (hardcover)
1. Cooper, Bernard, 1951- 2. Authors, American—20th century—Biography. 3. Art students—United States—Biography. 4. Gay men—United States—Biography. I. Title.
PS3553.O5798Z46 2015
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