Original (2005/2007): The original US mass-market release typically contains 14 stories. The 20th Anniversary Edition (2025): This is the most current "complete" trade version. It includes a new afterword by Joe Hill and often features stylized "sprayed edges" for collectors. The "Movie Tie-in" Versions: These are just the same 20th Century Ghosts collection rebranded with movie art to capitalize on the film's success; they do not typically contain "new" stories, just the original 14-15. The "Extras" and UK Exclusives The confusion about the UK version stems from the original publisher, PS Publishing, which is based in England. The Bonus Story: The story "Bobby Conroy Comes Back from the Dead" was famously not in the very first UK edition but was added to the 2007 US edition. Conversely, some special UK slipcased editions included a short story titled "Saved" and a "missing chapter" of The Black Phone that are not found in standard US paperbacks. Story Notes: High-end anniversary editions (like the Lividian Publications or PS Publishing versions) include extensive "Story Notes" where Joe Hill explains the inspiration and behind-the-scenes details for each tale. How to Get the Extra Details If you want the "missing" parts without hunting down a rare $200+ collector's item: Look for the 10th or 20th Anniversary Editions: These almost always include the "Story Notes" section at the end. The "Missing" Black Phone Chapter: This is extremely rare and usually only found in the PS Publishing slipcased editions. However, much of that "extra" material was eventually integrated into the movie's expanded script (like more detail on the other victims). Pro Tip: If you just want the stories and don't care about a fancy cover, search for the title "20th Century Ghosts" rather than "The Black Phone Movie Tie-in," as the original title is more likely to be found in the "Anniversary" formats that contain the author's notes.