Sorcerer stone v Philosopher Stone WAS: Hermione

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Magpie:
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I don't actually defend the title change as necessary or a particularly good
idea. I just think an inordinate amount of fuss is made about it because the
book is so popular. I don't get offended any time I notice a book or movie has a
different title in the UK than it did in the US or vice versa.

Alla:

I think that because it is so popular we know about it so well, but believe me if I know that a book was renamed for UK readers, I would be just as annoyed. I am a bit more relaxed on movies whether it is from UK to US or vice versa, not because I think that it is a good idea, but because I feel that it is about commercialisation right away more than creative expression. I however still dislike it.

I mean, seriously, unless it is the title of the book is so obscure that general public never heard about it (I know it is hard to determine objectively, but I still think one should try), really deal with it. Give audience some credit and assume they can figure it out. IMO of course.

I am thinking now about something which has no relation to HP whatsoever so I am going to move it to OTC Magpie :) I have another question to ask you about editing anyway.


Magpie:
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Basically, I just don't think the idea that editors look at titles the way they
do is a dirty secret or shameful in any way. The decision here wasn't that great
but I think good decisions have been made using the same process in the past and
will be again in the future.
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Alla:

Of course, both good and bad decisions had been made IMO. I am talking about one specific decision only.
-m