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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. Der Herr der Ringe (Lord of the Rings) 3 volumes - hardback $79.95 Der kleine Hobbit (The Hobbit) - paperback $39 More about Tolkien in Foreign Language Editions...
Harry Potter in German Note: these books are special orders, so they will take longer to ship than other products. Now your children (and why not yourself as well?) can read the best-selling, fly-off-the-bookshelf Harry Potter series in the language of your choice! The beloved series that enchants kids and keeps adults spellbound is now available in 24 languages. Seven titles are available: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Harry Potter is rumored to be habit-forming, so don't read one unless you're ready to read them all!
The Little Prince in German 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. Der Kleine Prinz (paperback) Translated by Grete und Josef Leitgeb $37 More about The Little Prince...
The Little Prince in German Regional Versions 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. Available in German Regional versions for Alemannisch, Bavarian, Fränkisch, Hessisch, Kölsch, Luxemburgisch, Pfälzisch, Saxon (Low), and Swabian. Alemannisch - Dr chlei Prinz (paperback) translated by Adelheid Olbert $46.95 Alsatian - D'r klein Prinz (hardcover) translated by Antoine Zipfel $63.95 Bavarian - Da kloa Prinz (paperback) translated by Meinrad Spinner $55.95 Fränkisch - Der klaa Prinz (paperback) translated by Hartmut Preß $46.95 Hessisch - De klaane Prinz (paperback) translated by Bernhard Naumann $46.95 Kölsch - Dä kleine Prinz (paperback) translated by Volker Gröbe $46.95 Luxemburgisch - De Klenge Prënz (paperback) translated by Josy Braun $54.95 Pfälzisch - De kläne Prinz (paperback) translated by Walter Sauer $55.95 Saxon (Low) - De kütte Prinz (paperback) translated by Arnd Immo Richter $46.95 Swabian - Dr kleine Prinz (paperback) TRANSLATED by Manfred Mergel $46.95 More about The Little Prince...
Siddhartha Herman Hesse This classic novel of self-discovery has inspired generations of seekers. With parallels to the enlightenment of the Buddha, Hesse's Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahman's quest for the ultimate reality. His quest takes him from the extremes of indulgent sensuality to the rigors of ascetism and self-denial. At last he learns that wisdom cannot be taught - it must come from one's own experience and inner struggle. Steeped in the tenets of both psychoanalysis and Eastern mysticism, Siddhartha presents a strikingly original view of man and culture, and the arduous process of self-discovery that leads to reconciliation, harmony and peace. Paperback. Bilingual edition with German and English on facing pages, paperback. $25
Demian Herman Hesse In Demian, one of the great writers of the twentieth century tells the dramatic story of young, docile Emil Sinclair's descent - led by precocious shoolmate Max Demian - into a secret and dangerous world of petty crime and revolt against convention and eventual awakening to selfhood. Bilingual edition with German and English on facing pages, paperback. $11.95
Harry Potter in German on Audio CDs Now get Harry Potter in audio versions in German! Now your children (and why not yourself as well?) can listen to the best-selling, fly-off-the-bookshelf Harry Potter series in the language of your choice! The beloved series that enchants kids and keeps adults spellbound is now available on audio CDs.
Die Nach hat kein Gesicht Helmut Backhaus A man admitted for observation to a private clinic becomes involved in a world of death, wills, and a nurse with a secret. One cassette. $29.95
Der Richter un sein Henker Friedrich Dürrenmatt A policeman's killer is caught and punished in a novel manner in this gripping tale. Three cassettes. $49.95
Die Spezialität des Hauses Stanley Ellin The macabre story of an exquisite resaurant and the special dish that hides a hair-raising secret. One cassette. $29.95
Starre Augen Edward Wilkins A murder implicates the former lover of the victim's wife - an architect who owns a murder weapon. One cassette. $29.95
Grieche such Griechin Friedrich Dürrenmatt The hilarious story of a naive young Greek who advertises for a bride and is skyrocketed to sudden prominence and riches. Three cassettes. $49.95
Eskimomaedchen Wolfgang Altendorf An amusing story of a winter vacationer who on the way to a mountain ski resort picks up a young hitchhiker who turns out to be a genuine (and uninhibited) Eskimo. Two cassettes. $39.95
Blinde Eifersucht Marietta Becker A young woman who cares for a rich old woman meets two men who pursue her in an atmosphere of love, lies, and intrigue. Three cassettes. $49.95