Fan Translation of Legends of Fantasia?

[AranMax]

What does everyone think about us fan's trying to make our own english translation of the books? I have no idea how difficult a task this would be, but its worth a try.

[bear]

Has anybody ever asked the publisher how much they're asking for translation rights?

[bear]

What does everyone think about us fan's trying to make our own english translation of the books? I have no idea how difficult a task this would be, but its worth a try.

Now that they seem to be officially out of print, do we want to revisit this question?

[Mvek]

Now that they seem to be officially out of print

They have been printed in USA or UK? Or do I misunderstand the phrase "out of print"?

[bear]

Now that they seem to be officially out of print

They have been printed in USA or UK? Or do I misunderstand the phrase "out of print"?

Oh, no, sorry Mvek, "out of print" means a book is no longer in publication. I meant the series is no longer in publication in Germany. It never was picked up by a UK or US publisher.

[Mvek]

Well, I thought it, but it seemed to me strange, you would have meant this:-). I think, it doesn't change anything on the idea, if someone would be able to get copy and scan it. And even the official way might be easier... But I am just speculating, I know almost nothing about licensing etc. Even though I know Czech editor of Star Trek novels, who was setting up for obtaining rights for the US novels to translate it. But he doesn't like talking about these things.