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Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions
Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. When J.R.R. Tolkien penned The Hobbit, which was published in 1937, he couldn't have known that he was beginning one of the most famous and beloved story cycles the world has ever known. Its initial popularity prompted his publisher to ask for a sequel and Tolkien started writing The Lord of the Rings, which turned out to be a huge opus requiring twelve years for completion - and history was in the making. By the time of Tolkien's death in 1973 The Lord of the Rings had a huge word-of-mouth cult following, with many popular editions, and was part of the cultural background for youth and adults of all ages. Peter Jackson's movie Ring cycle of the Tolkien series has made history again (and is in its own way an achievement in cinema much like Tolkien's in literature, but that is another story) - and has brought Tolkien's writings into a prominence that is perhaps at its peak. Happily, this means that the many foreign editions of Tolkien will probably remain in print for some time, and more may be brought to the fore.
Lo Hobbit (Italian edition of The Hobbit)
$29 Il Signore degli Anelli: 1: La Compagnia dell'anello (Italian edition of The Lord of the Rings : 1: Fellowship of the Rings) $29 Il Signore degli Anelli : 2 : Le Due Torri (Italian edition of The Lord of the Rings : 2: The Two Towers ) $29 Il Signore degli Anelli: 3: Il Retorno del Re (Italian edition of The Lord of the Rings : 3: The Return of the King) $29 Signore Degli Anelli (Lord of the Rings, all 3 books) and Lo Hobbit (The Hobbit) $99 More about Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions... |
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The Little Prince in Italian
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Equally loved by children and adults alike, The Little Prince is one of the most translated books on the planet - which is fortunate, as we are able to offer here editions in many languages for your (or your child's) enjoyment! With wonderful and whimsical illustrations by the author, this delightful tale straddles a world between adulthood and childhood, philosophy and fantasy, satire and fable, and reminds one not of great children's authors of the past, but of more unclassifiable writers like Carroll, Milne, and Tolkien, who seem to be writing as much for older as younger readers, and whose writings can be enjoyed on many levels. Written in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, who disappeared shortly after in WWII during a flying mission for the Allies in Northern Africa, it became an instant cult classic and has remained so ever since. Enjoy The Little Prince in the language of your choice, and check regularly, as we will be adding new versions as they become available.
Italian - Il piccolo principe (paperback)
Translated by Nini Bompiani Bregoli $39.95 More about The Little Prince... |
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Il gatto e il cappello matto
(The Cat in the Hat) Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss's most famous children's book is now in an Italian edition! The Cat in the Hat came to play one rainy, nothing-to-do-afternoon. His hilarious antics are presented here in Italian. Ages 4-8. 72 pages.
$29.95
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Prosciutto e uova verdi
(Green Eggs and Ham) Dr. Seuss In this classic children's story, Sam-I-Am is determined to make a friend eat a plate of green eggs and ham. The rhymed translation captures the richness of Dr. Seuss's clever language. "Limited vocabulary but unlimited exuberance of illustration" - School Library Journal.
$29.95
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Circus Book
Takao Yoguchi What at first appears a typical children’s book, soon springs to life with use of the book’s magic film. Simply place the included film on top of the illustrations and make circular movements to reveal cleverly animated figures in an exciting three-ring circus. With over 10 moving pictures and a simple story told in four languages (English, German, French, and Italian), this Circus book will delight children of all ages. Created by Takao Yoguchi in 2005.
$29.95
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Let's Learn Italian Picture Dictionary
Created by leading educators, these colorful, large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1,550 commonly taught basic words. Each Let's Learn Language Picture Dictionary in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight, such as home life, the classroom, city life, sports, the zoo, and even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people, places, actions, and objects, each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations and definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. Includes an index and glossary of all the individually illustrated words. An ideal selection of first word books for parents and teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition.
$29.95
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