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Originally Posted by j.p.s
Do publishing contracts explicity convey the right to make these sorts of changes, or is it considered to be implied, or is it actually illegal?
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Originally Posted by Quoth
Maybe they got the permission of the Estate?
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The Roald Dahl Story Company confirmed it began a review into the books alongside publishers Puffin in 2020, and that any changes made were “small and carefully considered”.
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So it sounds like the estate is the one making the changes.
I don't think bowdlerization is a good thing. These books are classics.
Just saying it sounds like its the rights holders making these changes.