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The Book of Games

by Peter Arnold
RM37.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 19%
The Book of Games
The Book of Games

For curious minds who love classic play

This feels like a treasure chest for anyone drawn to games in all their forms. Peter Arnold likely offers the kind of book you dip into and keep returning to, discovering new curiosities each time. If you enjoy books that spark conversation, nostalgia, and a playful urge to learn something new, this could be a satisfying find.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Book of Games

by Peter Arnold
RM37.00 MYR Now RM30.00 MYR Save 19%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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ISBN: 9781851521784
Author: Peter Arnold
Publisher: Bounty Books
Date of Publication: 1992-08-13
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology
Related Topics: History, Anthropology, Social Issues, World History
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 1 readers)

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For curious minds who love classic play

This feels like a treasure chest for anyone drawn to games in all their forms. Peter Arnold likely offers the kind of book you dip into and keep returning to, discovering new curiosities each time. If you enjoy books that spark conversation, nostalgia, and a playful urge to learn something new, this could be a satisfying find.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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