: Re: Do British publishers change US English spelling to British English spelling? I have read the Red Rising trilogy as paperbacks published by Del Rey, a US publisher. (I bought these books while

It can go either way. I remember being very young the first time I read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and thinking it was hilarious that Arthur had to go into the basement of the planning council carrying a torch. I thought there were no flashlights available!

On the other hand, the first Harry Potter book had all instances of 'Philosopher's Stone' replaced with 'Sorcerer's Stone' and I won't even attempt to explain why.

It is up to the individual publisher, and occasionally the contract with the author. I'd say your chances are 50/50.

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