File:IanRankinDeadSouls.jpg

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Book cover for Dead Souls (1999 novel) by Ian Rankin. Source http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1677863544

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4. For an article about a novel, the cover artwork is often a crucial source of critical commentary about the novel, and as such the artwork adds significantly to the article.
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6. The cover is being used for informational purposes only.

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