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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Purcell, John, 1957-
Dialogue editing for motion pictures: a guide to the invisible art/
John Purcell.–Second edition.
pages cm
1. Motion pictures–Sound effects. 2. Sound motion pictures. I. Title.
TR897.P7975 2013
791.43–dc23
2013007570

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