[HPforGrownups] Re: US vs. UK versions

[Sheryll Townsend]

No: HPFGUIDX 9427


--- foxmoth at qnet.com wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, "Marvin Long, Jr."
> <msl at f...> wrote:
> ..
> > 
> > To any who have read both the British and American
> editions of the HP
> > books, how different are they?  
> 
> 	IMHO, the differences aren't drastic, but are
> noticeable to this 
> close reader. Dumbledore is said to "do his nut"
> instead of "go 
> ballistic", for example. 'Scarpered' instead of
> 'scampered' "Minister 
> for Magic" instead of "Minister of Magic". 
> 
> 
> > 
> > Anyway, I'm thinking of ordering the British
> editions from Amazon.co.uk.
> > Would that be worthwhile, in anybody's opinion?
> 
>  It cost around $70.00 for the hardcover boxed set
> inc. shipping. I got 
> them for Xmas and was delighted. I guess it all
> depends on your 
> personal financial situation. I will definitely
> order the Britspeak 
> edition of book 5, and, assuming my involvement with
> this group 
> continues, I will have to get the American version
> too, since that is 
> what is most often sited here.
> 	Pippin
> 
> 
You could also consider ordering the Canadian versions
(same as the British - but maybe cheaper comparing our
dollar to yours). Try www.Chapters.ca

If their shipping costs to the US are outrageous, and
you want to get the books there, email me
(s_ings at yahoo.com) and I can pick them up for you and
mail them (usually much cheaper than their shipping
charges).

Sheryll

=====
"Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup."

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