[bksvol-discuss] Re: British English
- From: "Lisa Gorden-Cushman" <crysania@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 22:57:30 -0700
Thanks to everybody for the help about British English. I think I know
enough to try a book in British English now.
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The main one that I can think of is the quotation marks. Remember that
in American English the external quotation marks are double quotation
marks and the internal quotation marks are single. That will alternate
with each level of quotation, but it is unlikely that you will come
across more than one level of internal quotation. Bear in mind, though,
that you may find a book with British spelling and American punctuation.
Fairly recently I scanned two books in a row like that. I think what
happened was that the book was originally published in England, but that
I was scanning an American reprint and the spelling was allowed to
stand, but the American publisher changed the punctuation.
On 10/7/2012 7:50 PM, Lisa Gorden-Cushman wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am considering proofing a book, but it is in British English. Other
than
> some of the spelling differences, what punctuation differences should I
keep
> in mind? Any help would be greatly appreciated, as this book sounds good.
>
> Thanks,
> Lisa
>
>
>
> "Love is my strength" Palen Majere
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