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Originally Posted by Kitsune
I don't like that they edit books this way, but I understand that they do it because it is an easier sell. I think it would be interesting if we could compare two versions of the same book, side-by-side, and find the differences and see if much is changed in the overall meaning and plot.
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Harry Potter would probably never have caught on in the States had the dreaded word "Philosopher" appeared on the first cover. It is also difficult to make the leap of logic that turns a type of young girl's dress into a sweater.