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George W. Bush’s new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March

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Former President George W. Bush will release a new book of oil paintings titled "The Call of Freedom: Portraits of Political Prisoners and Dissidents" on March 9. Published by the Penguin Random House imprint Crown, the collection features portraits of global dissidents alongside their personal stories.

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President George W. Bush has a new book of oil paintings coming out in March that features portraits of political prisoners and dissidents. The Penguin Random House imprint Crown announced Wednesday that “The Call of Freedom: Portraits of Political Prisoners and Dissidents” will be released March 9 and coincide with...

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