Das Boot - Is this the original (English Version) ?

vanjast · 01-09-13, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slam1997

looks like an old version - the best version!
Don't wait and get it! Take care of this masterpiece of german literature!

Published in 1974 - English translation.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it. I was about to walk out the shop with two old RAF books, when 'U-Boat' caught my eye from about 10 feet away.
'Hang on a moment', as I lunged towards the book, grabbed it and read the cover piece - that was it = 40 ZARs (approx 5 USDs).

01-09-13, 02:54 PM

My copy is a 1976 Fontana paperback, bought new that's now held together with an elastic band. The binding failed years ago due to many readings.

Time to buy a replacement I guess so this is a nice reminder. Thanks.

Sailor Steve · 01-09-13, 03:09 PM

I have a fairly new reprint of the same version.
http://www.amazon.com/Das-Boot-Boat-...words=das+boot

There will be some variations, mostly characters cut out to make the movie more understandable. For the most part the movie is very faithful to the book.

U1260 · 01-09-13, 04:13 PM

This is the hardcover edition (Knopf 1975) I found about 15 years ago.

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lafeeverted · 01-09-13, 04:45 PM

I have the same 1975 First American Edition

flag4 · 01-09-13, 06:14 PM

its sad that after such success of Das Boot that his other works have not been translated in to english - i desperatly would love to read them.

HW3 · 01-10-13, 12:23 AM

AbeBooks.com has 3 hardcover 1975 first edition copies. One is a first printing, the other 2 are fourth printing. They are not cheap $80 for the first printing and $60 each for the other two. I have done business with them and am a happy customer.

U1260 · 01-10-13, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by flag4

its sad that after such success of Das Boot that his other works have not been translated in to english - i desperatly would love to read them.

I do have another one of Buchheim's books in English: "U-Boat War" that I got the same time I found Das Boot. Published by Knopf (again) in 1978.

01-09-13, 03:09 PM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have a fairly new reprint of the same version. http://www.amazon.com/Das-Boot-Boat-...words=das+boot There will be some variations, mostly characters cut out to make the movie more understandable. For the most part the movie is very faithful to the book. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-09-13, 06:14 PM	#6
flag4 Watch Officer Join Date: May 2007 Location: as far away as possible Posts: 1,625 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 0	its sad that after such success of Das Boot that his other works have not been translated in to english - i desperatly would love to read them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ' We are here on Earth to fart around. Don't let anybody tell you any different.' Kurt Vonnegut

01-10-13, 12:23 AM	#7
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	AbeBooks.com has 3 hardcover 1975 first edition copies. One is a first printing, the other 2 are fourth printing. They are not cheap $80 for the first printing and $60 each for the other two. I have done business with them and am a happy customer. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

01-09-13, 02:54 PM	#2
Randomizer Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	My copy is a 1976 Fontana paperback, bought new that's now held together with an elastic band. The binding failed years ago due to many readings. Time to buy a replacement I guess so this is a nice reminder. Thanks.

01-09-13, 04:13 PM	#4
U1260 Sailor man Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Johns MI Posts: 50 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	This is the hardcover edition (Knopf 1975) I found about 15 years ago. 1353810.jpg

01-09-13, 04:45 PM	#5
lafeeverted Chief Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 329 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	I have the same 1975 First American Edition