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Russell Hoban

Russell Conwell Hoban was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death.

American expatriate writer and illustrator (1925-2011)

Born	1925
Died	2011

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Mouse and His Child

by Russell Hoban and David Small
First published in 1967
32 editions, 11 ebooks

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Bedtime for Frances

by Russell Hoban, Garth Williams, and Lillian Hoban
First published in 1960
28 editions, 5 ebooks
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A bargain for Frances

by Russell Hoban, Lillian Hoban, and Tomas Gonzalez
First published in 1970
21 editions, 7 ebooks
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Riddley Walker: a novel

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1980
20 editions, 3 ebooks
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A baby sister for Frances

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1964
20 editions, 4 ebooks
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Bread and Jam for Frances

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1964
20 editions, 6 ebooks
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Best Friends for Frances (Trophy Picture Books)

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1969
18 editions, 3 ebooks
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A birthday for Frances

by Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban
First published in 1968
17 editions, 3 ebooks
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How Tom beat Captain Najork and his hired sportsmen

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1974
16 editions, 6 ebooks
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Turtle Diary

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1975
16 editions, 2 ebooks
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The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1973
13 editions, 2 ebooks

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Near Thing for Captain Najork

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1975
13 editions, 2 ebooks
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Pilgermann

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1983
11 editions, 3 ebooks

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Little Brute Family

by Russell Hoban and Lillian Hoban
First published in 1966
11 editions, 2 ebooks
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The Medusa frequency

by Russell Hoban First published in 1987
11 editions, 1 ebook
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The Mole Family's Christmas (R)

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1969
10 editions, 2 ebooks
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Kleinzeit.

by Russell Hoban First published in 1974
10 editions, 1 ebook

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The sea-thing child

by Russell Hoban and Patrick Benson
First published in 1972
9 editions, 3 ebooks
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Harvey's hideout

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1969
9 editions, 2 ebooks
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Ace Dragon Ltd

by Russell Hoban
First published in 1980
9 editions, 3 ebooks
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American expatriate writer and illustrator (1925-2011)

Born	1925
Died	2011

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OLID: OL4401825A
GoodReads: 12076
ISNI: 0000000110751439
IMDb: nm0387539
Library of Congress Names: n79103798
SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): CFIV009704
VIAF: 85548546
Wikidata: Q1353673
Inventaire.io: wd:Q1353673

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