Marcel Montecino, author of Big Time, defends cruel and violent novels

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Marcel Montecino, author of Big Time, defends cruel and violent novels

Date9/19/1990

Names

Lautens, Richard (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Marcel Montecino; author of Big Time; defends cruel and violent novels. 'Stories about life-threatening situations are much more interesting'; he says.

Subject

Authors and Playwrights

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0100030F

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