Lack of author's initial in translated books

[Charmteaser]

Hi, books by Dugalg A. Steer are published in Poland and in France by the name Dugald Steer. What is our policy in this concrete case? I mean, usually we create 2 profiles and then link the non-english one but here there is only this little difference of an initial. And what about polish Edith Nesbit versus english E. Nesbit?
I can't find an answer for this question. Thank's in advance. :)

[Charmteaser]

Sorry, Dugald A. Steer of course, not Dugalg. :)

[vicki_girl]

IIRC, in this case we would use Dugald A. Steer.

[Charmteaser]

Can I change also Edith Nesbit to E. Nesbit?

[lafon حمزة]

Charmteaser wrote: "Can I change also Edith Nesbit to E. Nesbit?"

Why? Goodreads policy is that more data is usually better than less data.

[Charmteaser]

I don't get it. If I merge Dugald A. Steer and Dugald Steer into one profile (Dugald A. Steer), why not Edith Nesbit with E. Nesbit? Because it's a bigger difference than only an initial?

[Dee]

There is likely a reason, for why it was published that way and by merging could cause more issues - I would wait until a super chimes in (Rivka, where are you)

[lafon حمزة]

Charmteaser wrote: "I don't get it. If I merge Dugald A. Steer and Dugald Steer into one profile (Dugald A. Steer), why not Edith Nesbit with E. Nesbit? Because it's a bigger difference than only an initial?"

Oh, I misunderstood you. I thought you wanted to change "Edith" to "E.". I didn't realize you were talking about two separate profiles.

ETA: I would leave it with just the initial. rivka was the one who changed it.

[rivka, Former Moderator]

Dee wrote: "(Rivka, where are you)"

I have been known to sleep on occasion.

Edith Nesbit was ALWAYS published as E. Nesbit. Her profile info contains her real name, but I see no reason why her author name should be listed as anything other than what she published under.

[Cait]

In this case, "E. Nesbit" is the name under which almost all of her books are published. While more data is usually better, people looking for "E. Nesbit" might be confused by "Edith Nesbit" (while "Dugald Steer" and "Dugald A. Steer" are more clearly the same author).

[rivka, Former Moderator]

Cait wrote: "In this case, "E. Nesbit" is the name under which almost all of her books are published. While more data is usually better, people looking for "E. Nesbit" might be confused by "Edith Nesbit" (while "Dugald Steer" and "Dugald A. Steer" are more clearly the same author)."

Yes, this.

*wanders off looking for coffee*

[Charmteaser]

rivka wrote: Edith Nesbit was ALWAYS published as E. Nesbit. Her profile info contains her real name, but I see no reason why her au..."
In Poland E. Nesbit was ALWAYS published as Edith Nesbit. So in that case should I keep Edith Nesbit profile or change the name ane merge it with "E. Nesbit"? The same with Dugald. So we keep more data or we want to avoid confusion? What do I do? :)

[Dee]

rivka wrote: "Dee wrote: "(Rivka, where are you)"

I have been known to sleep on occasion.

Edith Nesbit was ALWAYS published as E. Nesbit. Her profile info contains her real name, but I see no reason why her au..."

so the polish versions being listed as Edith Nesbit (if on the covers) should be changed to E. Nesbit?

[rivka, Former Moderator]

The primary author needs to remain E. Nesbit to allow combining with other editions. If you wish to add a secondary author of Edith Nesbit for the Polish editions, you can.