This is so strange. I normally grab a copy of the latest Benson when I know their due to be released, but i've had the previous two bought over from the UK due to curious quirks of fate.
Anyway, I'm positive this isn't released here yet.... However.. My local libary is claiming on their website to have a copy available!
How the hell does this all work out? Blue Eyes, you said you had your own copy, I'm guessing that was ordered or came through the UK somehow didn't it?
TMWTRT: Released in Oz already?
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1q2w3e4r
, Aug 23 2002 10:57 AM
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Posted 23 August 2002 - 11:10 AM
I mentioned it in another thread but here we go again 
All Australia editions of the Benson novels are actually UK editions. Your library orders them from the UK, any Bond fan in Australia orders them from the UK. They may order it from their local stockist, say Angus and Robertson, and they in turn will order it from the UK.
They're all UK editions, so when it's released in the UK, it's released in Australia.
All Australia editions of the Benson novels are actually UK editions. Your library orders them from the UK, any Bond fan in Australia orders them from the UK. They may order it from their local stockist, say Angus and Robertson, and they in turn will order it from the UK.
They're all UK editions, so when it's released in the UK, it's released in Australia.
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Posted 23 August 2002 - 11:24 AM
Yeah I know their all UK editions. But i've actually spoke to RB about this and he's normally not even sure how long the delay is. Its usually over 6 months before they hit here. Sometimes closer to 12 thanks anyway, maybe its on order or something.
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Posted 23 August 2002 - 03:16 PM
Just buy it from Amazon. The discount makes up for the shipping cost. Why wait? This is the Internet age!
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Posted 24 August 2002 - 02:49 AM
for the last few benson books in australia the library's get them in june or july but if you want to buy it from the bookstores they dont get them in till about december or january.
i always read them first from the library and then buy them again in december
i always read them first from the library and then buy them again in december
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Posted 24 August 2002 - 07:41 AM
Well I got mine from a bookstore before the stocked it, by ordering it. And I got it in July, same time as the local library.
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Posted 24 August 2002 - 08:23 AM
what bookstore did you get it from. for the last three years (books) its been the same for me. all the bookstores here on the gold coast dont get them in till december
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Posted 24 August 2002 - 09:23 AM
It was Angus and Robertson. In April I just asked the chick at the counter if it could be ordered, she checked a database and said it could. So I ordered it. In July they rang me up.
One of the bigger bookstores at Pacific Fair should be able to help you out.
One of the bigger bookstores at Pacific Fair should be able to help you out.