I am against the bowdlerizing of a classic novel on principle, however I don't really see this being that big of an issue. Proper, uncensored versions of the novel will still be available, and even the people who choose to read the censored novel will know perfectly well they are getting the PC edition.

While I don't necessarily agree with the "censoring", the book is part of the public domain and any of us is free to do anything we want with it.

Beyond that (which makes it legal), there is clearly pent up demand for such a book. The publisher is making a very smart business decision. At least until 100 other publishers make the same move.

honestly... this is terrible... the book was controversial from the start, and the use of the n-word (man I hate that term) was done on purpose, to represent and illustrate mid-19th century speech and thought... Mark Twain is rolling in his grave. idiots.

When I first heard of this, I thought of the "pussification" Planet theory. Then, after reading through various posts and debates about it, I don't see the big deal. Non blacks are petrified to say the word. If you can't talk about it, or write it, or discuss it without causing a huge debate/risk your job/etc.,, then maybe it should be edited in written form as well.