Can someone please explain to me the subtleties behind the 2 disc collector's edition released in the UK of TRL versus the Criterion release? I'm a bit confused, I thought that TRL was strictly a Criterion release. I ask because I'm purchasing a copy from the UK as a gift for a friend of mine who is living in Austria (thus the region 2 issue) and want to make sure she is getting a good edition as I have only experienced the Criterion! Thank you.

FYI here is how the UK (region 2) special edition DVD sleeve looks like:

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That really looks nice, I haven't found it on amazon.co.uk, though. <p><!--EZCODE HR START--><hr /><!--EZCODE HR END-->Whack on the echo box!
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what's that little strip across the bottom? just a signature or what? anyway, it's a really cool little piece

What's interesting is that the cover of the Criterion collection looks like a used book with some time to it but this one looks like a real neat, fine book. <p><!--EZCODE HR START--><hr /><!--EZCODE HR END-->Whack on the echo box!
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Yeah I totally dig the vintage book cover look, it's a nice touch. I am also a bit puzzled with the little strip of white on the bottom. I think I'm going to get this copy, it comes with several postcard style photos of Richie, Margot, and Royal. My friend will love it.