Review of BookWars (2000) by Ed Kelleher for Film Journal International — 01 Jan 2000

Sheds some light on a demimonde of sorts at the edges of Greenwich Village.

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This review of BookWars (2000) was written by Ed Kelleher and published by Film Journal International on 01 Jan 2000.

BookWars has generally received mixed reviews.

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