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The [[Silhouette Special Edition]] titles were introduced in the United Kingdom in January 1982 by [[Hodder and Stoughton|Hodder & Stoughton]], six month after the start of the North American Edition. At that time [[Silhouette]] still was a  division of [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]. The UK titles had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but their publisher's ISBN: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0340326824/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 UK-Edition] and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671535358/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 US-Edition]
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The [[Silhouette Special Edition]] titles were introduced in the United Kingdom in January 1982 by [[Hodder and Stoughton|Hodder & Stoughton]], six month after the start of the North American Edition. At that time [[Silhouette]] still was a  division of [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]. The UK titles had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but their publisher's [[International Standard Book Number|ISBN]]: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0340326824/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 UK-Edition] and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671535358/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 US-Edition]
  
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[[Harlequin Enterprises Limited]] bought [[Silhouette]] in 1984 and from January 1985 on the UK-Edition was published by [[Harlequin|Harlequin's]] UK-based branch [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]. The UK titles still had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but a ISBN in the [[Harlequin]] range (0-373-), whereas the US-edition still had one in [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster's]]: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373486251/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 UK-Edition] and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/067153694X/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155  US-Edition]
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[[Harlequin Enterprises Limited]] bought [[Silhouette]] in 1984 and from January 1985 on the UK-Edition was published by [[Harlequin|Harlequin's]] UK-based branch [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]. The UK titles still had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but a [[Harlequin]] [[ISBN Prefix]], whereas the US-edition still had the one of [[Simon and Schuster|Simon & Schuster]]: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0373486251/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155 UK-Edition] and [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/067153694X/ref=nosim/103-3685024-2000659?n=283155  US-Edition]
  
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From July 1985 to June 1986 the UK titles were almost identical to the North American Edition except that there where published 6 months later. From July 1986 to April 1995 they had a different ISBN in the [[Harlequin]] range again, but kept the covers and series numbering.
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From July 1985 to June 1986 the UK titles were almost identical to the North American Edition. From July 1986 to April 1995 they had again a different [[International Standard Book Number|ISBN]] with the [[Harlequin]] [[ISBN Prefix]], but kept the covers and series numbering.
  
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This changed in May 1995, when with #925 [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]] discontinued to issue the American Edition on a 1:1 basis. Titles from the [[Harlequin American Romance]] and [[Silhouette Intimate Moments]] imprints were included and the series now had a special [[Mills and Boon Silhouette Special Edition By The Numbers|Mills & Boon]] numbering but kept the ISBN, which makes it rather difficult to distinguish the UK-Edition.
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This changed in November 1993, when with a double #823 [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]] discontinued to issue the American Edition on a 1:1 basis. Titles from the [[Harlequin American Romance]] and [[Silhouette Intimate Moments]] imprints were included and the series now had a special [[Mills and Boon Special Edition By The Numbers|Mills & Boon]] numbering. The books kept their [[International Standard Book Number|ISBN]] from the North American release, which makes it rather difficult to distinguish between the editions.
  
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When [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]]® renovated it's ''Silhouette'' imprints in March 2007, the imprint's name changed from [[Silhouette Special Edition]] to '''Mills & Boon Special Edition'''.
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When [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]] renovated it's ''Silhouette'' imprints in March 2007, the imprint's name changed from [[Silhouette Special Edition]] to '''Mills & Boon Special Edition''' and the [[ISBN Prefix]] of [[Mills and Boon|Mills & Boon]].
  
  
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* For #1 to #924 see [[Silhouette Special Edition By The Numbers]] and add 6 month to their release date
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* [[Mills and Boon Special Edition By The Numbers|Mills & Boon Special Edition By The Numbers]]
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* [[Mills and Boon Silhouette Special By The Numbers|Mills & Boon numbered Silhouette Special Edition By The Numbers]] from #925 on
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* [http://www.millsandboon.co.uk/books/special-edition.htm Current Releases]
  
  
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<center>'''covers'''</center>
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Image:Hardy Tears and Red Roses GB.jpg|<center>1982, Hodder & Stoughton</center>
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Image:Mallery Tender loving Care GB.jpg|<center>1992, Silhouette</center>
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Image:Ferris Hardworking Man GB.jpg|<center>1993, Silhouette</center>
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Image:Ferris Loving and giving GB.jpg|<center>1994, Silhouette</center>
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Image:Toombs Accidental Parents GB.jpg|<center>2000, Silhouette</center>
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Image:Wilkins Borrowed Ring GB.jpg|<center>2006, Silhouette</center>
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Image:Mallery Sheikh and the Virgin Secretary GB.jpg|<center>2007, Mills & Boon</center>
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Image:Wilkins Bridesmaid's Gifts GB.jpg|<center>2008, Mills & Boon</center>
 
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 20 November 2008

The Silhouette Special Edition titles were introduced in the United Kingdom in January 1982 by Hodder & Stoughton, six month after the start of the North American Edition. At that time Silhouette still was a division of Simon & Schuster. The UK titles had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but their publisher's ISBN: UK-Edition and US-Edition

Harlequin Enterprises Limited bought Silhouette in 1984 and from January 1985 on the UK-Edition was published by Harlequin's UK-based branch Mills & Boon. The UK titles still had the same covers and numbering as the US Edition but a Harlequin ISBN Prefix, whereas the US-edition still had the one of Simon & Schuster: UK-Edition and US-Edition

From July 1985 to June 1986 the UK titles were almost identical to the North American Edition. From July 1986 to April 1995 they had again a different ISBN with the Harlequin ISBN Prefix, but kept the covers and series numbering.

This changed in November 1993, when with a double #823 Mills & Boon discontinued to issue the American Edition on a 1:1 basis. Titles from the Harlequin American Romance and Silhouette Intimate Moments imprints were included and the series now had a special Mills & Boon numbering. The books kept their ISBN from the North American release, which makes it rather difficult to distinguish between the editions.

When Mills & Boon renovated it's Silhouette imprints in March 2007, the imprint's name changed from Silhouette Special Edition to Mills & Boon Special Edition and the ISBN Prefix of Mills & Boon.



  • 1982, Hodder & Stoughton
  • 1992, Silhouette
  • 1993, Silhouette
  • 1994, Silhouette
  • 2000, Silhouette
  • 2006, Silhouette
  • 2007, Mills & Boon
  • 2008, Mills & Boon
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