Alternate Language Translations of Erdnase

[praetoritevong]

Hey guys,

I just had an interesting thought just now. As you will know, Erdnase is difficult enough to read as it is due to the general syntax within, the odd use of an archaic term, and the general formality of the tone. It's quite a task even for me, as a native speaker of English, and whilst I can understand it perfectly, I do have to concentrate, and the effect is something akin to driving through heavy fog.

So I was talking to a magician friend recently whose first language is not English. And hence my question - are non-native English speakers, essentially screwed? I mean, his English is pretty good by any standard, he's proficient and fluent, but he has trouble. My mum would have trouble despite living in Australia for about 16 years. Never mind the guys for whom English truly is a second language. Is Erdnase available in other languages?

If I get bored, I could read it in French to practice.

Just out of curiosity.

Thanks

 

[Gillian Seed]

I know that Erdnase is available in French but I didn't buy it, because :
1°) It's very expensive.
2°) I like reading english books.

Weirdly enough, I found Erdnase's book not so hard to read.

 

[Mr.MadMan]

I know that Erdnase is available in French but I didn't buy it, because :
1°) It's very expensive.
2°) I like reading english books.

Weirdly enough, I found Erdnase's book not so hard to read.

If your buying the original Expert At The Cardtable then that is expensive, reprints are 4-10 bucks.

 

[Gillian Seed]

The french version of the Erdnase's book is around 50€ ~ 63US$.
Not that much for me, but I can get a few english magic books for this price. I'm always amazed at the low prices of the american books.