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Those are the ones I caught once I decided to keep track, but I’m sure there are more. I had a big rant typed up, but I think the images are fine on their own.
And I want a dollar back, Scribner; a half-assed edition does not warrant a $10.99 price.
(Mistakes taken from the Kindle version of “Zombie Spaceship Wasteland” by Patton Oswalt.
By Moeskido January 7, 2011 - 6:27 PM
Thanks for finding this. I’m now doubly happy I’ll be buying the audiobook instead.
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By Barb S. January 12, 2011 - 8:50 PM
I’ve been finding plenty of similar mistakes in Kindle books I’ve paid for as well as print books. I just don’t think publishers have “human eyes” looking at books anymore. If they pass Spellcheck, they’re good to go.