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I collect a fair number of both American and UK edition of various books. The paper and glue quality of virtually all UK books, even limited/special editions, i
by Eric_WVGG 7y ago
I collect a fair number of both American and UK edition of various books. The paper and glue quality of virtually all UK books, even limited/special editions, is just appalling. Even the worst American airport paperbacks are superior to nearly anything I've acquired from the UK.
I have been told this is "just the way things are done over there."
- Symbiote 7y agoI hardly ever buy hardback books, but I think the paperback books are cheaper in the UK. I had a long trip changing planes in Los Angeles followed by Heathrow, and I bought the second part of a trilogy in LAX, and the third part in LHR. The American edition is better quality, but was 50% more expensive than the UK/European edition. A quick look on amazon.com vs amazon.co.uk gives the same impression, at least comparing the actual price (not the RRP).