Gigantic Sequins: production delay

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THOUGH we have our 1.2 issue prepared and ready to go, our main contact at printing company we use to print the book is on vacation. Therefore, the publication and distribution of this issue is taking longer than anticipated. We appreciate your patience while we wait for his return.

THANK YOU.

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