J. K. Rowling : Why was Philosopher's Stone changed to Sorcerer's Stone?

Why was Philosopher's Stone changed to Sorcerer's Stone?

Why was the title changed in America? Anyone know?

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The latter does sound better. Maybe it's because US children never heard of a philosopher's stone. I know I hadn't. The whole alchemy thing is like magic, and nost of us have heard of sorcerers doing magic. That's my guess.

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Re: Why was Philosopher's Stone changed to Sorcerer's Stone?

Because most Americans are dumbed down and more stupid than the rest of the world.

Norman! What did you put in my tea?

Re: Why was Philosopher's Stone changed to Sorcerer's Stone?

Because most Americans are dumbed down and more stupid than the rest of the world.


The name was thought to sound too archaic, so the American edition was published under the title J.K. Rowling suggested, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

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Re: Why was Philosopher's Stone changed to Sorcerer's Stone?

I’ve mentioned this before I think, but as an American, even the title change to Sorcerer’s Stone wasn’t enough. The movie title should have been changed to “Wizard Kid and the Magic Rock”. Now that’s something I can understand!

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To go with the rocks in the heads of many Americans.

Norman! What did you put in my tea?

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It was changed by the American publisher, Scholastic, because it thought American children wouldn't want to read a book with "philosopher" in the title.
How rude!

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You ask this all the time

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