Where is Roald Dahl?

[Duofold]

I've gone through a number of ebook sites and have been unable to find any title by Roald Dahl. Specifically, I'd like to relive Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as it has been more than 25 years since my last read of this fantastic novel.

Free or otherwise, I'd be happy to pay to keep this author on my palm.

Thanks for any directions!

[bryus]

As the author died in 1990, I would suggest writing to the current copyright holder.

It is unlikely they will ever be in a free version because they are not nearly old enough for the copyright to have expired and won't in many countries until late in the century, barring further extensions to copyright laws.

[Duofold]

Thanks bryus, I suspected half as much. It's just that with the recent reincarnation of his stories into films (James and the Giant Peach, Tim Burton's version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), I would have expected this author to gain a greater presence on at least Palm Digital Media.

Anyway, I found a short novel, Beware of Dog, on Memoware for anyone who's interested. Haven't read this one so I have no comments on it.

[bryus]

Originally posted by Duofold
Thanks bryus, I suspected half as much. It's just that with the recent reincarnation of his stories into films (James and the Giant Peach, Tim Burton's version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), I would have expected this author to gain a greater presence on at least Palm Digital Media.

Anyway, I found a short novel, Beware of Dog, on Memoware for anyone who's interested. Haven't read this one so I have no comments on it.

Well, you can also contact Palm Digital Media. They do accept suggestions for additions to their library. Maybe if they receive several requests they will also contact the copyright holder.

[vegheadjones]

Roald Dahl's adult works (which I am guessing the short story you foundis one) are pretty wild. Just as crazy as his children's books but more...adult.

Looking very forward to Tim Burton's Chocolate Factory!

[Duofold]

Vegheadjones...indeed, I've read some of Dahl's adult works, and found them captivating.

There's one in particular that I read in my teens that I'd like to revisit but cannot remember the title. The protagonist masters the ability to stare right above the flickering flame of a candlelight and takes on special abilities.

Do you know this title?

[smeghead]

Duofold: I too love that story, if it is the one I am thinking of, it is called "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar".

[Duofold]

Smeggy...you are the greatest! The name strikes me as very familiar, so I'm sure that's it.

...and yes! A cursory search of Amazon reveals that this is the title. I rarely read a book twice, but this will be a blast from the past. Ironically, this will be the first book I buy from Amazon, if I don't find it at B&N today during my weekly visit.

BTW...smeggy, you're the greatest!

[smeghead]

LOL No problem mate :)
Henry Sugar is one of my favourite stories ever. It's really brilliant.

Have fun reading! :)

[bryus]

In 5th grade our teacher read us Danny, Champion of the World. I remember being captivated by the story. I also have read Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

When my son is older I will read him some of Roald Dahls stories.

[Duofold]

Another one of my fond favorites, bryus. Always wanted to try to catch birds with half a sleeping pill inside a paper cone. Or create one of those homemade rockets.

Once I read Danny, Champion of the World, I devoured the rest of Dahl's children's books. Really opened up my mind to imagination at that time.

Ended up buying The Best of Roald Dahl (which contains Henry Sugar) yesterday from Amazon. At $10.50, it was less expensive than any b&m place I visited.