Book buyers beware

Do you see these books? Look very different don't they? One is titled "Life in the Street... Coronation Street, Past and Present" and one is titled "Coronation Street Celebrating 30 Years". Both are authored by Graeme Kay. I saw each of them on eBay recently (two different sellers) and thought "ooh, those are new to me, I must get them for me collection". One arrived the other day and one today. Then I discovered that they are exactly the same book under the cover!!! I never really twigged that it would be the same book, even though it had the same author. The only difference is that "Life on the Street" was published in 1991 and has one more year's worth of storyline summaries than the 30th anniversary book. So, folks, if you're tempted, I just wanted to warn you. Same book, different cover and title. I can take one to a ping for a raffle prize and be reimbursed but you might not be so lucky. Oh well. It looks quite good and will be a nice addition to my collection that includes Weatherfield Life, Around the Houses, and various other anniversary type books.

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