September 28, 2020, 04:41 PM
If you grew up in Singapore, you would have grown up reading the True Singapore Ghost Stories (TSGS) book series, which first launched in 1989.
But that's not the only nostalgic thing about the book series.
On Sep. 27, its author, Russell Lee, shared that the price for the books has remained unchanged at S$9.90 for the past 31 years.
In 31 years, the price of the True Singapore Ghost Stories books has remained unchanged at $9.90. Thanks for your support!
— Russell Lee (@RLangsanabooks) September 27, 2020
However, this price may only be offered at physical book stores.
A quick check online search shows that it costs S$10.59 online via Kinokuniya and Times.
25 books so far
For the uninitiated, TSGS is a horror compilation book series published by local publisher Flame of the Forest Publishing.
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The series currently has 25 books, with the latest one published in 2017.
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Equally mysterious author
The book is written by Lee, who is also known to hide his real identity by completely concealing his face with a black ski mask.
When the lockdown is over, what I would like to do most is to meet readers! #russelllee #truesingaporeghoststories pic.twitter.com/Ze8jWwGKbG
— Russell Lee (@RLangsanabooks) April 22, 2020
While many have speculated his true identity, Lee told fans in a tweet from 2019 that he is "as Singaporeans as the five stars and crescent moon on the flag".
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Top image from @RLangsanabooks on Twitter and @publiclibrarysg on Instagram.
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