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Julien
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Posted: Oct 20, 2014 05:05 Post subject: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hello,
Les Editions du Piat are proud to publish a new book about great discoveries made in the French Alpes : “Chroniques de Cristalliers”
The author : Sébastien Khayati, aged 37, is a professional French crystal-hunter. After qualifying as a geo-technical engineer, he became interested in mineralogy in 2000, then struck out as a specimen prospector in 2003… After ten good years of activity, rich in unforgettable experiences and encounters, he has decided to tell a number of exceptional stories. These retrace the high points of the history of French Alpine mineralogy over the past 40 years. He ranges from the Oisans (La Gardette, Rochers de l'Armentier, Combe de La Selle, Les Deux-Alpes, Plan du Lac) to the Mont Blanc massif, passing by Belledonne (Allevard, Vizille), and lets the reader discover, for the very first time, the recent history of major discoveries in the French Alps.
Sébastien Khayati è un cercatore di cristalli esperto francese di 37 anni. Ingeniere in geotecnica, Sébastien ha scoperto la mineralogia in 2000, poi ha cominciato la prospezione di campioni di collezione in 2003. Dopo dieci anni, ricco di varie esperienze e d’incontri indimenticabili, gli è venuta l’idea di raccontarci diverse storie eccezionali, eventi che hanno fatto epoca nella mineralogia alpina francese questi ultimi quarant’anni : da Oisans (La Gardette, Rochers de l’Armentier, Combe de la Selle, Les Deux-Alpes, Le Plan du Lac) al massiccio del Monte Bianco, senza dimenticare Belledonne, scoprite, per la prima volta, la storia delle grandi scoperte moderne fatte nelle Alpi francesi !
This new book will be available on our web site at the beginning of november
https://www.minerauxetfossiles.com/
best regard
Julien
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Pierre Joubert
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Posted: Oct 20, 2014 06:53 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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This really sounds appetizing! Will the book be available in English and on Kindle?
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Julien
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Posted: Oct 20, 2014 10:10 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hi,
The book will be available only in French, but wiil not be available on the Kindle
best regards
julien
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chris
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Posted: Nov 09, 2014 16:09 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Pierre,
I met Seb on saturday at the Lyon show and asked him if he was planning an English version. He told me it would depend on the success of the French version. Even so, translating the book in English would be quite challenging.
Cheers
Christophe
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Pierre Joubert
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Posted: Nov 10, 2014 02:20 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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chris wrote: | Pierre,
I met Seb on saturday at the Lyon show and asked him if he was planning an English version. He told me it would depend on the success of the French version. Even so, translating the book in English would be quite challenging.
Cheers
Christophe |
Let's hope it is very successful. I am sure that there are a number of very good translators out there who would do the book for an affordable price. He could do an English book online. It would be a great pity if this book remains in French alone as many, like myself, will never be able to read it (unless I take French lessons ;) ). Best regards.
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Mike Wood
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Posted: Nov 10, 2014 16:02 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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I just tried to order a copy of this book from ' https://minerauxetfossiles.com '.
When I got to the name and address business, I couldn't find my country on the drop-down list... I didn't realise... do the French really hate us that much?! ;-) ;-)
In a way I'm kind of not too surprised, (nor do I blame them), I guess I can obtain the book from another source. Maybe there is another reason for this.. but this is what it looks like!
Zut alors!
Mike (with tongue firmly in cheek - is there a 'smiley symbol' for that?)
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Mike Wood
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Posted: Nov 10, 2014 18:11 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Thanks to a diplomatic intervention by Chris, I take back what I have written in my previous post... ;-)
Vive la France!
Mike :-)
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chris
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Posted: Nov 11, 2014 04:27 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hi Mike,
Apparently for us French your country is "Royaume-Uni" (United Kingdom) :-). If I make it right, it is in the drop list ;-).
I've started to read my copy. There are great photos and it is well written. Worth learning French a bit to enjoy the stories related inside.
Vive les Anglais.
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Chris
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Mike Wood
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Posted: Nov 11, 2014 12:38 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Ooooh, so it is; I had not noticed that...
How embarrassing.. -_-
I'l get my coat
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Riccardo Modanesi
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Posted: Nov 12, 2014 08:19 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hi Julien!
But... there is an Italian version of the message and the advertisement of the book! Does it mean there is an Italian version of the book itself?
Greetings from Italy by Riccardo.
Julien wrote: | Hello,
Les Editions du Piat are proud to publish a new book about great discoveries made in the French Alpes : “Chroniques de Cristalliers”
The author : Sébastien Khayati, aged 37, is a professional French crystal-hunter. After qualifying as a geo-technical engineer, he became interested in mineralogy in 2000, then struck out as a specimen prospector in 2003… After ten good years of activity, rich in unforgettable experiences and encounters, he has decided to tell a number of exceptional stories. These retrace the high points of the history of French Alpine mineralogy over the past 40 years. He ranges from the Oisans (La Gardette, Rochers de l'Armentier, Combe de La Selle, Les Deux-Alpes, Plan du Lac) to the Mont Blanc massif, passing by Belledonne (Allevard, Vizille), and lets the reader discover, for the very first time, the recent history of major discoveries in the French Alps.
Sébastien Khayati è un cercatore di cristalli esperto francese di 37 anni. Ingeniere in geotecnica, Sébastien ha scoperto la mineralogia in 2000, poi ha cominciato la prospezione di campioni di collezione in 2003. Dopo dieci anni, ricco di varie esperienze e d’incontri indimenticabili, gli è venuta l’idea di raccontarci diverse storie eccezionali, eventi che hanno fatto epoca nella mineralogia alpina francese questi ultimi quarant’anni : da Oisans (La Gardette, Rochers de l’Armentier, Combe de la Selle, Les Deux-Alpes, Le Plan du Lac) al massiccio del Monte Bianco, senza dimenticare Belledonne, scoprite, per la prima volta, la storia delle grandi scoperte moderne fatte nelle Alpi francesi !
This new book will be available on our web site at the beginning of november
https://www.minerauxetfossiles.com/
best regard
Julien |
_________________ Hi! I'm a collector of minerals since 1973 and a gemmologist. On Summer I always visit mines and quarries all over Europe looking for minerals! Ok, there is time to tell you much much more! Greetings from Italy by Riccardo. |
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chris
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Posted: Nov 12, 2014 11:38 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hi Riccardo,
From what Seb (the author) told me his book is only available in French. Sorry.
Cheers
Christophe
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Riccardo Modanesi
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Posted: Nov 12, 2014 12:04 Post subject: Re: Crystal-hunters Chronicles |
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Hi Christophe!
No problem for me. I can read French as well! We are both Latin people! I don't speak very well in your language, but when I was in France I could manage quite enough.
Greetings from Italy by Riccardo.
chris wrote: | Hi Riccardo,
From what Seb (the author) told me his book is only available in French. Sorry.
Cheers
Christophe |
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