Eric was contracted as an illustrated book, and Gollancz had all the rights, as indeed they had for 17 other titles. They chose not to license pbk rights to Corgi but keep them for themselves. Or it may be that Corgi were offered the unillustrated rights and chose at the time not to make an offer. I do not think I was informed in the decision - certainly not in the discussions between the publishers, though something must have been agreed to incorporate the 'in association with Corgi Books' on the back of the title - meant nothing, as far as I know. Just words. It is most unlikely there will be a black/gold edition from Gollancz
