a "Writer's Tale" tale

[dbskyler]

So I finally went to buy RTD's "The Writer's Tale" (more because I'm interested in the writing process for Doctor Who than because I'm interested in how RTD writes), but after a long wait, Amazon.com has now informed me that they can't get the book! How hard can it be to get the book? I can get it myself from Amazon.co.uk -- well, assuming they'll mail overseas, but it looks like they will. Other American bookstores are having the same trouble. BBC America says the book is "unavailable" as well. Come on, guys, there's no "region 1" vs. "region 2" issue with a book! The British version is fine! It's still in English! If things are occasionally spelled "ou" instead of "o," I think I can deal.

So now the question is, should I go ahead and order it from England, and pay the international shipping? Or should I wait until my upcoming trip to England and buy it there? Sometimes it's nice to have a book to read while you're traveling, but I don't want to be lugging around anything too heavy.

Comments

[aralias.livejournal.com]

i only have hte original version (hardback - very heavy), but i loved it. i loved it so much i am almost constantly considering buying the new paperback edition with the extra bit at the end - which i don't think will be so heavy, and could fit in your bag. on the other hand - there's always marketplace (even if you want the paperback new edition there are dealers on the english marketplace who say they ship from america... so might be bargained with).

this is a lot of comment. again. i'm sure i'll slack off soon...

[dbskyler.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm only looking for the paperback version with the "final chapter." Amazon.com does still have the hardcover edition, but the paperback edition has now vanished completely from their websites, so no marketplace.

But you got me to check Amazon.co.uk's marketplace, and lo and behold, there are some sellers saying they're shipping from the U.S.! Plus I actually recognized one seller -- Powell's Books, a legendary independent bookstore in Portland, OR. I ran to their website to buy from them directly in U.S. dollars, and what did I get? "Currently out of stock." So close!

this is a lot of comment. again. i'm sure i'll slack off soon...

You're certainly not obligated to comment, but I love it when you do. :D