Monday 4 June 2012

Angelique Overseas

Hey, everybody! As amazing as it seems, ANGELIQUE'S DESCENT has gone global! The covers are as varied as the cultures where the books have been published. Different people have different interpretations, and they have even given the books new titles. Should I care? No. I'm thrilled they have translated the text, all 428 pages, and sent the book off to find new fans! This is all part of the Dark Shadows legacy. Is there a lesson here about re-imagining and re-invention?

Shown below are covers for France – La Malediction D'Angelique (The Curse of Angelique); England (ebook format); Italy – La Maledizione di Angelique (The Curse of Angelique); Poland – Mroczne Cienie: Narodziny Angelique (Gloomy Shadows: Birth of Angeliuque); Brazil – Sombras da Noite: A Queda de Angelique (Shadows of the Night: The Fall of Angelique); Hungary – Angelique Hagyatéka (Angelique's Inheritance). Click on the images to see larger views.



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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 June 2012 at 19:29

    Congratulations! Hope it does well and your other books get published worldwide. Keep up the great work and hope to keep reading more from you.

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  2. wanderingshadow4 June 2012 at 21:11

    I heard about this. Congratulations! I always love seeing international translations, the variations of the cover art and all that. I actually have a small collection of American titles from other countries, or rather English language titles, because two of the three (it is really a small collection :p) are Harry Potter titles. I have a Spanish edition of The Deathly Hallows (Harry Potter 7) and an authentic British copy of the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter 1). My other, and very first, is a German copy of Stephen King's Firestarter, which a German foreign exchange student gave to me in high school. Clearly I love books, no matter what the language, and whether I can understand them or not :p

    ~Rachel~

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    1. Lara Parker14 June 2012 at 19:55

      i am completely blown away by the different covers. I have the french version and it is very strange seeing my story in French.

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  3. Krista Kniker4 June 2012 at 21:56

    Congratulations, Lara! Well deserved!

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  4. Gilgamesh5 June 2012 at 18:26

    The 'Sombras da Noite: A Queda de Angelique' looks the best in my eyes.

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  5. Parabolic Muse5 June 2012 at 22:11

    Yes this is so interesting to see your book in different versions. I like the one I have the best!

    I listened to the radio online program you were on today. It was good to hear you ad Kathryn talking about your experiences, even though I didn't really care for your being interrupted a few times and I missed some of your comments. I'll check out the archived program ti listen to again. I think you were quite patient and gracious during the radio cast. Thanks for being there and for being accessible to fans of DS like myself.

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  6. Cynthia6 June 2012 at 01:58

    Love the one in red!

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  7. Anthony D'Amore6 June 2012 at 09:46

    Dear Lara
    Congratulations !!
    I'am almost finished reading Angelique's Descent
    you are true artist in creating a story I'am reading chapter 23 now
    Tony

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  8. Anthony D'Amore7 June 2012 at 10:06

    Dear Lara
    Is there any way Angelique's Descent can be made into a movie ?
    I'am reading the book now and wow she actually steered Banabus away when they had that first encounter and he wanted her desperately this is an awesome story this could be a movie too .
    Tony

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    1. Lara Parker14 June 2012 at 19:54

      Maybe I should send the book to Tim and Johnny.

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  9. BT13 June 2012 at 10:37

    Why are the sizes for the TOR books different?
    (I already own the versions prior and the Kindle.)
    I bought these to match Wolf Moon when it is released.

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    1. Lara Parker14 June 2012 at 19:53

      The two TOR reprints are the same size, trade paperback, and WOLF MOON RISING will be that size as well, so they match.

      TOR also released a mass market paperback of THE SALEM BRANCH to sell places like Wall Mart. it's smaller. I don't understand it either. Did you end up with a smaller version?

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  10. BT21 June 2012 at 07:02

    Thank you for your reply.
    Yes, TOR's Angelique's Descent is a quite a bit larger than TOR's Salem's Branch (which is the size of a regular paperback). BTW -- The graphics match the image you have on the blog with the Back in print! ORDER NOW.

    I looked up details for the Angelique's Descent
    on Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Shadows-Angeliques-Lara-Parker/dp/0765332604/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340287205&sr=8-1&keywords=lara+parker

    Paperback: 432 pages
    Publisher: Tor Books; First Edition edition (April 10, 2012)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0765332604
    ISBN-13: 978-0765332608
    Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.3 inches

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  11. Anthony D'Amore5 July 2012 at 22:05

    Dear Lara
    Hey how come we haven't heard from you lately ?
    Is everything alright ? You must be busy , hope all is well.

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    1. Lara Parker29 July 2012 at 18:19

      So sorry to have been away. I'm now in Tarrytown at the DS convention. Wonderful fun!

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    2. Queen_Isis3 December 2012 at 20:18

      I was saddened I planned on going the past 2 yrs .. I live in NJ and last minute I couldn't go...I do hope to go next time..hopefully in the NY area again!
      Cindy

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  12. Queen_Isis3 December 2012 at 20:16

    Hello Mrs Parker!
    I truly loved you on the show! Growing up with you all, well you all are a part of my family. I too was so sad about Mr Frid. He was like an uncle. Sad with all the actors gone.
    I think you were the most beautiful baddest with ever!!! The name was as beautiful as the actress and still is.

    I just ordred your Salem Branch book, Angeliques decent and pre-orderd Wolf Rising! I can't wait ti get them. I couldn't afford getting them on your site, if I send them to you with return postage would you sign them please?

    Now at 55 I still watch the show. I have all the vhs plus Bloopers etc! All in new condition! I love it! It makes me feel like a kid again, the happy times!

    Good luck in everything!
    Have a wonderful and blessed Holidays !
    Love
    Cindy

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  13. Unknown18 December 2014 at 05:00

    Ms. Parker: First, allow Me the cliché of saying that I'm fond of your work; both on-screen and off and have read all of the books you've written thus far. I mean, honestly, who better to write about the character of Angelique Bouchard than the talented Lady who played her? Ironically, however, your portrayal of her isn't what first exposed you to Me. It was your portrayal of Laura Banner in the 1978 pilot movie for the NBC (later moved to CBS) series "The Incredible Hulk". Keep up the great work and Odin Bless,
    Gunnery Sergeant Jack E. Moore III, USMC

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