Gardner's Bond- US vs UK editions

Polar Bear 0007Polar Bear 0007 CanadaPosts: 129MI6 Agent
in James Bond Literature
I am aware of the differences between Fleming's US and UK editions. As I have read the complete Gardner US editions, I am curious if anyone can comment on the differences of his UK editions.

Are there any UK editions with differences worth reading?
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  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,749Chief of Staff
    I think TMFB would probably be worth reading for the differences....but I think Silhouette Man would be your best bet here -{
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    edited November 2012
    Sir Miles wrote:
    I think TMFB would probably be worth reading for the differences....but I think Silhouette Man would be your best bet here -{

    Yes, TMFB is very different in the UK - much more complete. Also, Cold and Cold Fall are very different - the more complete version probably being the US one.
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    See the similar thread on the dreaded CBn here:

    http://debrief.commanderbond.net/topic/62019-gardners-books-us-vs-uk-differences/
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • SilentSpySilentSpy Private Exotic AreaPosts: 765MI6 Agent
    That's a good read. I thought only the UK covers were different.
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  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    SilentSpy wrote:
    That's a good read. I thought only the UK covers were different.

    Thanks - it just shows you how different things are, really!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
  • Polar Bear 0007Polar Bear 0007 CanadaPosts: 129MI6 Agent
    Thank you!!
    This is where we leave you Mr. Bond. (Pilot, Apollo Airlines)
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,845MI6 Agent
    Many of the novels seem to have differences between US and UK versions - with the US versions often being shorter - they practically butchered TMFB, for example!
    "The tough man of the world. The Secret Agent. The man who was only a silhouette." - Ian Fleming, Moonraker (1955).
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