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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib
Yes, the first version [1978] was, indeed, just a bit shorter. King mentions that the original edition - as he originally wrote it before it was edited by Thompson - had some excess 'fat' trimmed from it, in addition to how it first begins. I can't remember how much material was restored (20,000 words ?), but it starts out (for example) in a completely different way.
The Stand, now, is the complete and uncut edition.
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OOOOOOOh! This is fascinating information. I haven't got it yet.