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[insaneneko]

I should be sleeping, but I got all excited over finding out about illustrations in the Japanese translations of the Nightrunner series by Lynn Flewelling. They are lovely. See this gallery of illustrations. *_*

Speaking of English fantasy novels with gay relationships/characters, Kirith Kirin by Jim Grimsley has also been translated. I find it bizarre, yet so logical. I think his prose style would actually work really well in Japanese...The actual product is dependent on the translator's skill, though. I'm a bit curious...

I wonder if other books such as Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner has been translated? Her style would be pretty cool in Japanese, too.

Also, much love for the newest DVD cover for xxxHOLIC. Go here to see the pretty. ^^

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[icy-jade.livejournal.com]

The artwork looks vaguely familiar. I can't place my finger on who the illustrator is.

But the pictures are exquisite. My favorite has to be Alec looking out the window. Ahh, so pretty. <3

I wonder if other books such as Swordspoint by Ellen Kushner has been translated? Her style would be pretty cool in Japanese, too.

If it promises Richard and Alec illustrations, then count me in on buying the book anyway... even if I'll be flipping through all the pages in less than ten seconds. XD

[insaneneko.livejournal.com]

I have no idea who the illustrator is, but she(?) is so talented. *sighs* The Alec at window is my favorite, too.

Swordspoint has been translated, but the cover (http://www.hayakawa-online.co.jp/product/books/70174.html) doesn't look very pretty. Oh well.

[flyby311.livejournal.com]

Speaking of English fantasy novels with gay relationships/characters, Kirith Kirin by Jim Grimsley has also been translated.

Gah, I've been trying to find a copy of that book FOREVER. I read it in a library, decided that I wanted it, but when I tried to find it... --;; I knew I should have just taken it and claimed I lost it *coughs*

[insaneneko.livejournal.com]

So it's not in print anymore? Hopefully they'll republish it...

[flyby311.livejournal.com]

Definitely not. Lately, all I've seen are used copies that range over $50+. I really wish that they would republish.