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October 9, 2023

New Title Announcement – KNOCKOFFS

New Title Announcement - Knockoffs

Today we’re excited to announce the third and final installment in the Chapman Chapbooks series, “Knockoffs”!

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“Knockoffs” are popping up everywhere. Online, on vacation, and—soon—on your block!

It is the third issue of the Chapman Chapbooks series, coming after the inaugural title, “Mama Bird“ and “Baby Carrots“. Each issue in this series features a complete, standalone short story by Clay McLeod Chapman.

The first 100 copies of each Chapman Chapbooks issue are hand-signed and numbered by the author.

Chapman Chapbooks are available exclusively from our shop!

“Knockoffs” was previously unpublished.

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Knockoffs - Clay McLeod Chapman
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