Liad in Russian, Part Two

[rolanni]

As reported Elsewhere in this Journal, we recently received the Russian edition of the novel known as Balance of Trade (aka Commercial Balance, according to the Babelfish translation, which is...charming... in a demented sort of way) from Meisha Merlin's agent. This was very pleasant and we did truly rejoice in receiving it.

We were subsequently made aware, by _aisling_, that the Russian edition of Crystal Soldier (aka Soldiers of the Crystal) was already in print, which was...interesting, since we have not yet seen a copy. One thing led to another, which finally led to this, and the realization that, in addition to Crystal Soldier, we have never seen Russian editions of Local Custom/Scout's Progress (aka Local Custom/Way of the Intelligence Officer) or of Plan B/I Dare (aka Plan to b. derzayu).

So, the plea -- can someone help us acquire these books? If you can help -- or can think of a way to help (there is, for instance a Big Russian Language Bookstore in New York, but their website is not very friendly to non-Russian-language readers and their phone service is, um...less so) -- accomplish this, drop me a note.

Comments

[kd5mdk.livejournal.com]

Just to check, are all these authorized editions?

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

They are authorized editions, yes; Meisha Merlin had a subrights contract with AST Publisher in Russia. AST is sometimes a little slow sending along author copies and/or the author copies were sent to Meisha Merlin, instead. Not sure which. But the editions themselves are entirely legitimate.

Liad in Russian

[tweetybookgirl.livejournal.com]

Rolanni,

I live in Manhattan and I have Russian Speakers in my office. I might be able to ask one of them to make a phone call for me. Can you send me the phone number and address of the store and the titles (as far as you know?) I'll see if I can get you some answers.

Robin Greene

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[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Russian Mega Store
98100 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374
(между 66 Ave & 67 Ave)
Tel: (718) 897-3700, Fax: (718) 897-3711

As far as the titles, the best thing is probably to follow this link: http://www.ozon.ru/?context=search&text=sharon+lee+steve+miller&go=%CD%E0%E9%F2%E8

which is all of our Russian titles on one handy page...

Thank you.

Re: Liad in Russian

[tweetybookgirl.livejournal.com]

Sharon,

My co-worker called the store that you gave me. They don't have any of the books. However, she said that wasn't a particularly big store and suggested that you call the St. Petersburg Bookstore, 230 Brighton Beach Ave., Brooklyn, NY (212) 891-6778. They are much bigger with several branches and should definitely have english speakers on staff. If you don't reach one when you call, ask for one and they'll get you one.

Good luck.

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[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Thanks very much for your help!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_aisling_/]

I think I can help you with the books. If it turns to be difficult to acquire them in the USA, please, inform me and I'll simply send them to you directly from Russia.

ackkkkkkkk!!

[elektra.livejournal.com]

Why didn't you post this a few days earlier ???
Just returned from Moscow . . .

[timepiece]

I'm intrigued that Plan B/I Dare seems to have Esmay Suiza from Rules of Engagement on the cover. Do they always reuse artwork from other books?

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

Apparently it's not unusual for overseas book covers to bear artwork from other editions of Completely Different books from Completely Different authors.

The Polish edition of _Conflict of Honors_, for instance, bears the US cover for Colin Greenwood's _Seasons of Plenty_.