What Are You Reading? 3

[Tonyblack]

Yeah, Bernard Cornwell wasn't too happy with it either.

 

[pip]

Had a discussion on another forum about the altering of names for different markets and no one especially the authors seem to like it.
The topic was sparked by an American asking why no one was discussing Midnight Riot in a Ben Aaronovitch discussion.
Renamed from Rivers of London its an awful title.
Ben ditched the publisher at the first possible opportunity

 

[Who's Wee Dug]

Just downloaded the new Martin Scott Thraxus and the Ice Dragon, after a few years and some contracturial problems he has written the 9th one but only in ebook format, I would have liked the rest in paper but I will settle for that, they are a fun read.

 

[SerSiward]

Had a discussion on another forum about the altering of names for different markets and no one especially the authors seem to like it.
The topic was sparked by an American asking why no one was discussing Midnight Riot in a Ben Aaronovitch discussion.
Renamed from Rivers of London its an awful title.
Ben ditched the publisher at the first possible opportunity

The Stars' Tennis Balls by Stephen Fry, was renamed Revenge in the US

 

[pip]

Good God why

 

[SerSiward]

No idea, love the orginal title

 

[pip]

The original title is brilliant and imaginative . the US one is just bland

 

[Ghost]

I'm reminded of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

 

[pip]

Because Philosopher would scare American children away by being too nerdy

 

[Tonyblack]

Bernard Cornwell wanted to name his book about the Battle of Poitiers "Slaughteryard" but the publishers didn't approve it. And also his book about that famous battle of Henry V is called "Azincourt" (the correct French name) in the UK and "Agincourt" in the US.

 

[Bouncy Castle]

The Heist - Lee Goldberg/Janet Evanovich.

 

[SerSiward]

Bernard Cornwell wanted to name his book about the Battle of Poitiers "Slaughteryard" but the publishers didn't approve it. And also his book about that famous battle of Henry V is called "Azincourt" (the correct French name) in the UK and "Agincourt" in the US.

Didn't Bernard want to give the Fort a different title aswell?

 

[Tonyblack]

I think so, but can't remember what.

 

[SerSiward]

Was it Captivate, Kill or Destroy? :think:

 

[Tonyblack]

Was it Captivate, Kill or Destroy? :think:

:doh: Of course it was! Honestly, I'd forget my own wossname if it wasn't wossnamed!

 

[pip]

On Bernard Cornwell heres a link to a new online Historical Fiction Journal with a decent interview with him.
http://gallery.mailchimp.com/34e6ce52fba4bfbaa2e58def6/files/The_Historical_Fictionist_Issue01.pdf
Worth a look

 

[Tonyblack]

Cor! Thanks Pip - I have subscribed.

 

[pip]

Its not bad for a freebie

 

[DaveC]

Books I'm currently reading and since when.

13 - Kelley Armstrong, since last Summer.

Books of Blood Vol. 1-3 - Clive Barker, since Autumn but nearly finished.

Raising Steam. - pTerry, since Christmas, just past p100....

 

[pip]

Ouch. You've been a tad busy though