"There is so much writing in English on Japanese cinema that can't be accepted at face value — not because the writers are careless, but because the differences in culture and language are just too intricate. When I see August Ragone's name on a piece of writing, it gives me permission to place my faith in it completely. Among Japanese fantasy film historians, he's the best working in English."— Tim Lucas, Video Watchdog
Forgive me for posting this in the wrong place. I wanted to reply to the comment left on my blog by Mr. Ragone.
Thank you for your kind words and for visiting my blog. I bought a copy of your book a week ago and look forward to reading it as soon as I'm done with David Kalat's book on the Godzilla movies. I would like to link blogs and have already placed a link to your blog on mine.
If you don't have the link already, you can use: http://blog.gearsonline.net/
I hadn't heard about the film festival but I followed your link and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. I'm considering a trip to San Francisco this summer. It would be nice to have an opportunity to meet you and I would certainly enjoy being able to meet Mr. Nakajima. I've really enjoyed his acting.
After looking at your blog I can see you're quite knowledgable about science-fiction films and TV shows from Japan. My son and I enjoyed watching the first Ultraman TV series on DVD. Is there any chance you could assist me in finding the second series, Ultra Seven, in Japanese with English subtitles on DVD? Failing that, I wonder if it can be found as a legal download somewhere. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you again and I wish you well in your writing career.
Tachyon80, I hope you can make it out to the show this summer, and thanks for the kind comments. As for ULTRA SEVEN, as far as I know, there are no subtitled versions available at this time.
Author of EIJI TSUBURAYA: MASTER OF MONSTERS (Chronicle Books). August has commented on Japanese film and popular culture on television, radio, in print, online, and at film festivals for more than twenty-five years.
He has contributed liner notes for DVD releases (editing over 100 subtitle scripts, so far), and has written for the Japanese Fantasy Film Journal, Video Watchdog, Filmfax, Henshin! Online, G-Fan, Super7 and Otaku USA.
The San Francisco native has also worked as a music and events promoter, producing such events as The Greaseball, Incredibly Strange Wrestling, and Shock It To Me!.
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SUPER ROBOT: RED BARON The Complete Series BCI/Ronin Entertainment •English Subtitle Scripts, Lyrics, 20-page Liner Notes Booklet & Ad Copy
IRON KING: The Complete Series BCI/Ronin Entertainment •20-page Liner Notes Booklet & Ad Copy
KIKAIDA 01: Complete Series JN Productions/Generation Kikaida •Extensive On-screen Liner Notes, Program Information, Essays & Ad Copy
KAMEN RIDER V3: Complete Series JN Productions/Generation Kikaida •Dual English Subtitles, Lyrics, Extensive On-screen Liner Notes, Program Information, Essays & Ad Copy
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6 comments:
just got thru reading your Eiji book again, nice picture!
Professor,
Thanks, I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
Cheers,
August
Forgive me for posting this in the wrong place. I wanted to reply to the comment left on my blog by Mr. Ragone.
Thank you for your kind words and for visiting my blog. I bought a copy of your book a week ago and look forward to reading it as soon as I'm done with David Kalat's book on the Godzilla movies. I would like to link blogs and have already placed a link to your blog on mine.
If you don't have the link already, you can use:
http://blog.gearsonline.net/
I hadn't heard about the film festival but I followed your link and it looks like it will be a lot of fun. I'm considering a trip to San Francisco this summer. It would be nice to have an opportunity to meet you and I would certainly enjoy being able to meet Mr. Nakajima. I've really enjoyed his acting.
After looking at your blog I can see you're quite knowledgable about science-fiction films and TV shows from Japan. My son and I enjoyed watching the first Ultraman TV series on DVD. Is there any chance you could assist me in finding the second series, Ultra Seven, in Japanese with English subtitles on DVD? Failing that, I wonder if it can be found as a legal download somewhere. Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you again and I wish you well in your writing career.
WOW brilliant picture, looking forward to getting a copy of you Eiji book as well.
-Al
Tachyon80,
I hope you can make it out to the show this summer, and thanks for the kind comments. As for ULTRA SEVEN, as far as I know, there are no subtitled versions available at this time.
Cheers,
August
Al,
Thanks much and let me know what you think of the book after you read it!
Cheers,
August
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