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James LucasBeauty is truth
Followers99,504
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)81K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#10 History Bestsellers
Recommended by53
New recommenders, 30 days+11
Recommends0
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

James Lucas

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When their recommendations started

James Lucas

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.