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James 24-02-2023 02:59 PM
They've announced today that they are keeping the old versions in print.

Quote:
Roald Dahl's books are to be printed in their original form, following criticism of the decision to amend novels including The BFG, making them more suitable for modern audiences.

The plan to remove references to things like characters' appearance and weight had sparked a fierce debate.

Words including "fat" and "ugly" were removed after being reviewed by sensitivity readers, who check for potentially offensive content.

Puffin will now sell the originals.

Francesca Dow, managing editor of Penguin, which owns Puffin, said: "We've listened to the debate over the past week which has reaffirmed the extraordinary power of Roald Dahl's books, and the very real questions around how stories from another era can be kept relevant for each new generation.".....
From https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64759118

Oliver_W 24-02-2023 03:19 PM
The character who turned "still as a statue" instead of "white as a sheet" better be careful, they'll be torn down by the woke brigade :hehe:

arista 24-02-2023 03:53 PM
2 Versions to be Sold

Original

or

the 2023 Updated Version

Beso 24-02-2023 04:06 PM
The friendly giant, just ain't the same.

arista 24-02-2023 10:46 PM
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bots 24-02-2023 11:19 PM
she will never be the queen to me

Alf 25-02-2023 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by arista (Post 11265238)
2 Versions to be Sold

Original

or

the 2023 Updated Version
The 2023 updated version is for Jimmy Saville and Jeffery Epstein fans.

If you buy this version, then you're an "Epstein Saville"

Mystic Mock 25-02-2023 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by arista (Post 11265238)
2 Versions to be Sold

Original

or

the 2023 Updated Version
They're so close to getting correct.

The original version and only the original version, only edits that are acceptable imo is if there's an over usage of slurs.

hijaxers 25-02-2023 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 11265362)
They're so close to getting correct.

The original version and only the original version, only edits that are acceptable imo is if there's an over usage of slurs.
You are so right Mock, i hope these new versions have to go out of print , due to lack of sales.


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