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    The Alphabet Vs The Goddess: A Graphical Book Review

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    The Alphabet Vs The Goddess: A Graphical Book Review

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    A graphical review of the book "The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image" by Leonard Shlain.

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    A graphical review of the book "The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image" by Leonard Shlain.

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    The Alphabet Vs The Goddess: A Graphical Book Review

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    Mel Chua
    A graphical review of the book "The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image" by Leonard Shlain.

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