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Copyright © 2003 by Fazi Editore
Translation copyright © 2004 by Lawrence Venuti

Originally published in Italian by Fazi Editore in 2003 under the
title
Cento colpi di spazzola prima di andare a dormire

First published in this English language edition in 2004 by
Serpent’s Tail,
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First published in this 5-star edition in 2005

Typeset by FiSH Books, London
Printed by Mackays of Chatham plc

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