Granta editor John Freeman interviews the author about book piracy in Peru – the subject of Daniel Alarcón’s piece in Granta 109: Work.
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Daniel Alarcón | Interview
Daniel Alarcón & John Freeman
‘Granta editor John Freeman interviews Daniel Alarcón about book piracy in Peru.’
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