I was just wondering. Since the children version of the Goblet of Fire has 636 pages (in the UK) and the adult version has 800 pages. What could possibly take up all this space if they have identicle text?
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I was just wondering. Since the children version of the Goblet of Fire has 636 pages (in the UK) and the adult version has 800 pages. What could possibly take up all this space if they have identicle text?
The page print is smaller, words are centred more in the page also.
Not just that, the language is more complicated in the adult books.
But, I thought it had identicle text in both?
If that was the case then why release 2 seperate versions?
Buy them and find out. :cool:
In other words, I have no idea! I'm guessing that the language used is more complex.
The adult version is naughtier in its language. I suppose. I have no clue, but that sounds logical.
The adult texts have the exact same story within them. The two versions have separate covers because presumably some adults are embarassed to be seen reading a children's book. I assume one of the two versions must have a larger text size.
me too:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Necron
That's so vain! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Spiffing Cheese
Everyone is confusing me now, is the text identicle or not? :p That's all I want to know really, I just want to be sure on whether it is or isn't identicle.
Yup.
No, the text is not identical.
EDIT: Sorry. Yes, the text itself is identical.
What's all this about people saying that the sentences are all more complex?
People who are trying to raise their postcount. HOLLA HOLLA
The text font and size are different. That's it. Oh, and the stupid covers.
Huh, there's two versions in UK? :cat: Interesting...:choc2:
"The books have fans of all ages, however. In the United Kingdom, two editions of Harry Potter books have been released, identical in text, but with cover artwork aimed at children in one edition and adults in the other"
That's from wikipedia. I assume the size changes are due to fonts and other issues.
My Dad has the adult editions (yeah, he even has one of those new-fangled DVD things, that's just how cutting-edge he is!), and there really is no difference in the content of the books. So as people are saying, yeah, it's probably due to fonts/centering.
There are differences in the American and UK versions though, from what I've heard. Like the Weasley jumpers becoming sweaters.
They still say jumpers, but I think they occasionally say sweaters as well, just so we arent like "Guh? Jumper?"
There are changes though, of course the most notable being Philospher's Stone to Sorcerer's Stone.
I thought that was just for the american christian mothers smurf you council?Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAbominatrix
Regardless of what it was for, it was change and thats my point. I dont see how Sorcerer would appease them, I always thought the change was just because most Americans are too retarded to know what a Philsopher's Stone is.Quote:
Originally Posted by MecaKane
Unless you mean if they only changed on instance, but they changed it all in both the book and movie. If thats what you mean.
Sadly, that may not be too far off. :cat:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAbominatrix
The adult versions have 150 pages of nude photos of Hermoine.
ew.Quote:
Originally Posted by roto13
Hawt.
The Philosopher's Stone was changed not because AMERICANS are stupid, but because AMERICAN CHILDREN are stupid, if that's the logic. I don't know what those crazy Brits think, but here in America, the words "philosophy" and "children" don't go together.
The Philospher's Stone isnt about philosphy.
Again, the reason why they changed it has to be that Americans are ignorant about what a philospher's stone is.Quote:
The philosopher's stone, in Latin lapis philosophorum, is a mythical substance that supposedly could turn inexpensive metals into gold and/or create an elixir that would make humans younger, thus delaying death. It was a longtime "holy grail" of Western alchemy. In the mystic view of alchemy, making the philosopher's stone would bring enlightenment upon the maker and conclude the Great Work. It is also known by several other names, such as materia prima.
I saw somewhere that they changed the word 'Philosophers' to 'Sorcerers' because Philosophers doesn't sound magical enough.
There's a whole seven chapters involving Hagrid's hidden brothel, some muggles, Voldemort, "wand-play" and other things unspeakable of here in the adult version.
THERES AN ADULT VERSION!?!?
I thought the adult books had like... smut in them between harry and herminie. I dunno :p
Basic mind of Anacacia.
No, they have the nudy wudy bits in the kid's versions too.
No... I mean full fled... "Smut"
You know... "It"
Do I have to spell it out?
I bet it even has a pull out poster of Hermoine. Or Dumbledore.Quote:
Originally Posted by anacacia
Now that would be hawt. Mmmm, Dumbledore...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rye