Strumpfbandnattern

Cazador · 11-21-2006, 12:57 PM

On the "Best Snake Book" thread, one book that's not currently available in English stood out as being exceptional: Strumpfbandnattern by Hallman M. & Chlebowy J. In order to put in the effort to do the translation, it would have to be worthwhile for the authors. The German version currently sells for about $35, so how many people would buy a copy written in English, if it costs between $40 and $50 (USD)?
Rick

ssssnakeluvr · 11-21-2006, 03:56 PM

I would buy it...

Cazador · 11-21-2006, 06:29 PM

Cool. Be sure to fill out the poll, above, so everybody's results are included.
Rick

Thamnophis · 11-21-2006, 07:42 PM

I am pretty sure that I would buy it.
My German reading is not that bad, but my English reading is better, I think.

abcat1993 · 11-21-2006, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thamnophis

I am pretty sure that I would buy it.
My German reading is not that bad, but my English reading is better, I think.

How many languages do you know?
I might buy it, I don't buy a whole lot of books though.

Thamnophis · 11-22-2006, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcat1993

How many languages do you know?
I might buy it, I don't buy a whole lot of books though.

Three - Dutch, English and German. We learn those at school. And at some schools kids also learn French (and in some schools you can learn Spanish too).

abcat1993 · 11-22-2006, 12:24 PM

Sorry to go off topic but all we can learn at our school is French and Spanish.

JChlebowy · 12-07-2006, 06:52 PM

Thx. for the nice and positive feedback. I'm happy to hear you guys would be interetsing in an english version of our Book. Unfortunately its not in the hands of the Authors, otherwise I had released it in a english and german version.

But if you want to get a english version done - get in touch with our publisher - Natur und Tier Verlag at Natur und Tier Verlag: Natur und Tier - Verlag GmbH - ...

Again, thx for the nice feedback!

Greets

J. Chlebowy

Cazador · 12-07-2006, 09:18 PM

Jurgen,
Thanks for the advise. My goal is to show that there's a market, and that it would be profitable to release your book in English. I'm certain that when enough people see the poll and read the Best Snake Books thread, they'll realize the value of your book and vote in favor of an English translation. When the poll results are strong enough, we'll have data to support our request to the publisher. Again, thanks for your advise.
Rick

ssssnakeluvr · 12-07-2006, 09:21 PM

Hi Jurgen!! Welcome to the forum!! Haven't heard from you for some time!! I still want to get your book in english.... Are you totally out of garters now or still working with a few??

View Poll Results: Would you buy a copy of Strumpfbandnattern by Hallman & Chlebowy in English?
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Maybe	13	22.81%
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11-21-2006, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Strumpfbandnattern On the "Best Snake Book" thread, one book that's not currently available in English stood out as being exceptional: Strumpfbandnattern by Hallman M. & Chlebowy J. In order to put in the effort to do the translation, it would have to be worthwhile for the authors. The German version currently sells for about $35, so how many people would buy a copy written in English, if it costs between $40 and $50 (USD)? Rick

11-21-2006, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr Mr Thamnophis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,422	Re: Strumpfbandnattern I would buy it...

11-21-2006, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: Strumpfbandnattern Cool. Be sure to fill out the poll, above, so everybody's results are included. Rick

11-21-2006, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Thamnophis Dutch, bold and Thamnophis-crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,342	Re: Strumpfbandnattern I am pretty sure that I would buy it. My German reading is not that bad, but my English reading is better, I think. __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

11-22-2006, 12:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
abcat1993 Old and wise snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North of Chicago IL, US Posts: 867	Re: Strumpfbandnattern Sorry to go off topic but all we can learn at our school is French and Spanish. __________________ 0.1 Jack Russell Terrier 1.0 rough skinned newt 1.0.0 eastern garter http://www.winnetka36.org/ci/ci_name.htm

12-07-2006, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
JChlebowy Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3	Re: Strumpfbandnattern Thx. for the nice and positive feedback. I'm happy to hear you guys would be interetsing in an english version of our Book. Unfortunately its not in the hands of the Authors, otherwise I had released it in a english and german version. But if you want to get a english version done - get in touch with our publisher - Natur und Tier Verlag at Natur und Tier Verlag: Natur und Tier - Verlag GmbH - ... Again, thx for the nice feedback! Greets J. Chlebowy

12-07-2006, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: Strumpfbandnattern Jurgen, Thanks for the advise. My goal is to show that there's a market, and that it would be profitable to release your book in English. I'm certain that when enough people see the poll and read the Best Snake Books thread, they'll realize the value of your book and vote in favor of an English translation. When the poll results are strong enough, we'll have data to support our request to the publisher. Again, thanks for your advise. Rick

12-07-2006, 09:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr Mr Thamnophis Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,422	Re: Strumpfbandnattern Hi Jurgen!! Welcome to the forum!! Haven't heard from you for some time!! I still want to get your book in english.... Are you totally out of garters now or still working with a few??

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