Author Topic: The Aki Sisters Appreciation Anthology (Read 41387 times)

pus2meong · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:41:22 PM »

or at least we might given a super discount to get the book

WRATHIE_Beatrice · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2009, 01:39:24 AM »

Might as well ask them nicely guys..

Talka · « **Reply #32 on:** July 01, 2009, 04:15:36 PM »

Ah, seems quite a bit happened while I was away. Sorry for not being around too much.

Each participant will be sent 2 copies of the anthology. I think Nakasako will go around asking where you are some time in the near future, if you haven't already told him. I guess you'll have the right not to give him your address for privacy whatever reasons, but then you'll have a thin chance of receiving the anthology.

Um, as for the corrections, there's still time. If you find something wrong by Sunday JST, you can still send it in. Nakasako said if you have a Indonesian script, you can have that on the anthology instead of the English version as well. (In which case the English version will be placed in the DVD.) However, Sunday is the final deadline, so, if you send a major correction in on Sunday, and the whole thing has to be retranslated into Japanese, the Japanese retranslation may not be complete in time.

Ragathol · « **Reply #33 on:** July 02, 2009, 05:39:42 PM »

I didn't get any confirmation, but I'm on the list after some misunderstandings, and apparently Talka is translating my script, so I guess I'm clear. As for me, I'd like to order(pay for) at least 10-15 extra copies to sell or give to friends, in addition to the free copies. But I guess I'll drop a notice to Nakasako when that time comes...

Here's a sample from my comic:

pus2meong · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2009, 09:03:57 AM »

I see, I made two pages revision. It only a small revision thought.

But I will not send the Indonesian language page because I have no time to edit the pages. Also, most of Touhou fans in my country are able to read English, so it would not be a problem

@Ragathol
Hahahaha, funny story you have

Observer · « **Reply #35 on:** July 08, 2009, 09:29:27 PM »

Well, well, some sample stuff has been uploaded to the site. PDF with the format and an mp3 with the arranges. In short: preview of what is coming.

Nerves anyone?

My blood ran a bit cold when I recognised my bro's piano piece. However, damn, now I see why lo-fi mp3 sucks. I hope the final cut on wav will sound better because the live recordings source files we have are in godly hi-fi stereo mucho-mucho punchi-punchi. God, hope it turns well. It costed me so damn much to convince him...

Other than that, it's looking quite awesome so far.

pus2meong · « **Reply #36 on:** July 09, 2009, 10:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Observer on July 08, 2009, 09:29:27 PM

Well, well, some sample stuff has been uploaded to the site. PDF with the format and an mp3 with the arranges. In short: preview of what is coming.

Nerves anyone?

My blood ran a bit cold when I recognised my bro's piano piece. However, damn, now I see why lo-fi mp3 sucks. I hope the final cut on wav will sound better because the live recordings source files we have are in godly hi-fi stereo mucho-mucho punchi-punchi. God, hope it turns well. It costed me so damn much to convince him...

Other than that, it's looking quite awesome so far.

Yes! This is interesting

Observer · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2009, 01:32:21 PM »

Well, the thingo is now up for sale (more like, up for preordering) at Melonbooks for 2.5k yen+taxes. Quite a juicy price but it's a 224 pages book plus the DVD, comes in box, comes with keychains, that poster thing-god-knows-what-it-is and probably something else. Who knows?

http://shop.melonbooks.co.jp/tsuhan/system/sp_matikado_aki.php?RATED=18

I'm really looking forward to put my claws on these thingies.

Graph · « **Reply #38 on:** August 11, 2009, 08:21:29 PM »

Check your e-mails, everyone!

I just got one asking for my mailing address, they're sending the anthology out to all the participants soon.

Observer · « **Reply #39 on:** August 12, 2009, 12:09:25 AM »

Yup, saw this today and I was going to post but decided to wait instead of double posting.

Can't wait to see how the whole thing looks. Long live zebra finches too!

pus2meong · « **Reply #40 on:** September 29, 2009, 03:47:38 PM »

So, is anyone already got the book? Share please

Gpop · « **Reply #41 on:** September 29, 2009, 10:19:11 PM »

Quote from: pus2meong on September 29, 2009, 03:47:38 PM

So, is anyone already got the book? Share please

Yeah, it's already out at Voile:
http://voile.gensokyo.org/res/32248.html

Observer · « **Reply #42 on:** September 30, 2009, 02:21:12 AM »

That's nice to see. Pity none of us seems to have gotten the real book yet... I'm still annoying the post dude on a daily basis to see if something shows up.

cloudofdoom · « **Reply #43 on:** October 07, 2009, 08:41:12 PM »

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pus2meong · « **Reply #44 on:** October 08, 2009, 06:48:37 PM »

Quote from: Observer on September 30, 2009, 02:21:12 AM

I'm still annoying the post dude on a daily basis to see if something shows up.

I got 4 packages for the last two months, all of it arrived while I'm not at home.
My Mom call me, "Son, you got package from overseas!" without saying any other words (multiply this by 4)

I was like: "Woooah! This is it!" (multiply this by 4 too)

And it turn out:
1. Model kit
2. Lightsaber sound board
3. Figma Drossel
4. Optional Parts for figure and model kit

I hope the sixth one will be the one. (Not the fifth one because I believe the 5th one will be my Figma Aegis

)

Ragathol · « **Reply #45 on:** October 09, 2009, 04:45:39 PM »

Still nothing here either. Did he blow us, or is he just busy/confused/lazy?

Observer · « **Reply #46 on:** October 09, 2009, 08:53:53 PM »

If they sent this the last working day prior to the Golden Week then we are screwed because that freaking thing delayed pretty much everything.

Now, maybe we could drag Talka here. Good to see someone else is wondering... Maybe we should just as Nakasako directly. Usually, the stuff from Japan arrives from between 2 to 3 weeks. Only once I had to wait over a month for a 600g package I had to pick in the customs.

Due to the weight of the books, we are still in time as it isn't a month since the post that announced the packages.

I'm using Walfas as a measure. He participated too but still hasn't post about it, ergo, didn't get it either.

http://colombianon.blogspot.com/

However, Anonymous from Colombia did get the damn thing. Ergo, our postal services suck balls, guys.

I am really sure mine is freaking stuck at the customs and those f?$%?$% won't even notify me.

It happened when a framed print of one of my paintings was shipped from Australia and they delayed it and kept delaying it until I explained it was my work of art and, as such, it cannot be taxed.

Ragathol · « **Reply #47 on:** October 12, 2009, 05:33:38 PM »

I said I wanted to order a few extra copies, but I haven't got any notice about that. Guess I have to contact him again.

pus2meong · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2009, 03:41:41 AM »

Quote from: Ragathol on October 12, 2009, 05:33:38 PM

I said I wanted to order a few extra copies, but I haven't got any notice about that. Guess I have to contact him again.

Don't forget to say if other participant from outside Japan waiting the copy

Observer · « **Reply #49 on:** October 17, 2009, 02:18:24 PM »

This is getting a bit frustrating... We are already past 17th october. Original announcement was done on september 5th. Give it one more day or so and it is still over a month. *

I personally went to the closest post office and asked if they could check all air mail packages from Japan. There was some stuff (we have a lot of japanese and other asian people in this area) but, as I feared, nothing was there. The weight pretty much warrants it got stuck in the customs and, allow me to curse, those fuckers won't even properly notify you and after two months they send the packages back.

I'll give it a couple more days then head to the customs personally and see if I can do something because I can't be bothered and bothering other people with this any longer.

* edit: now that I watched that old Simpsons episode where Springfield gets the Osaka flu due to japanese packages I will give them some extra time. You could read "6 to 8 weeks later" after Homer orders that ridiculous machine. There is still time I guess.

pus2meong · « **Reply #50 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:54:15 PM »

Quote from: Observer on October 17, 2009, 02:18:24 PM

This is getting a bit frustrating... We are already past 17th october. Original announcement was done on september 5th. Give it one more day or so and it is still over a month. *

I personally went to the closest post office and asked if they could check all air mail packages from Japan. There was some stuff (we have a lot of japanese and other asian people in this area) but, as I feared, nothing was there. The weight pretty much warrants it got stuck in the customs and, allow me to curse, those fuckers won't even properly notify you and after two months they send the packages back.

I'll give it a couple more days then head to the customs personally and see if I can do something because I can't be bothered and bothering other people with this any longer.

* edit: now that I watched that old Simpsons episode where Springfield gets the Osaka flu due to japanese packages I will give them some extra time. You could read "6 to 8 weeks later" after Homer orders that ridiculous machine. There is still time I guess.

It seems he hasn't send the copy, but he might start send the copy for us now. Probably because he is busy dealing his other work and, the preparation of new project.

The new Anthology project is... Mizuhashi Parsee Anthology Project

Observer · « **Reply #51 on:** October 22, 2009, 12:16:59 AM »

Oh my god...

This is what we get for being from the "periphery" of universe that doesn't comprise the US or Japan... Mmmm, I forgot to drop a mail so I'll do so today too just in case before I get back to apocalyptic mode.

Now, a Parsee project? My beloved Green-Eyed jealousy? (unofficial Parsee fan here) Holy shit, fukken signing for that (if we can) even if it takes another year to arrive. I have so much jealousy and envy towards a lot of people at the moment... :V

I thought she was popular though? Granted, not as popular as Okuu or Satorin but still...

Graph · « **Reply #52 on:** October 22, 2009, 02:41:12 AM »

Quote from: Observer on October 22, 2009, 12:16:59 AM

I thought she was popular though? Granted, not as popular as Okuu or Satorin but still...

Probably the tastes of the organizers come into it, too... although it does help if the characters are also generally underappreciated. Besides that, I know Parsee x Yuugi is rather popular, but I'm not sure about Parsee herself...

Actually, I already have a good idea of what I would do for that one.

pus2meong · « **Reply #53 on:** October 22, 2009, 06:14:04 AM »

I actually got some idea for this new project, but still weak. So if I can't make up for this one, I might ask my blind friend to contribute his talent in music

(Yes, my friend is blind person but he's amazing with flute

)

Ragathol · « **Reply #54 on:** October 29, 2009, 04:59:23 PM »

Hm, well, let's hope things are starting to move after the reminder, then.
I'd be interested in a Parsee project as well... And I have another short comic idea that I'll possibly do as well(unrelated).

Observer · « **Reply #55 on:** October 30, 2009, 12:42:20 PM »

FFFFFFF-----

Now I doubt I'll get an answer unless I re-send the message. The site has changed domain, mails have changed domain so I fear whatever I sent got lost in the middle (or Caught in the Middle, paraphrasing Rainbow and the almighty Dio). Keep that in mind, people.

Mmm, where is Talka? Wouldn't hurt to get some official word or something.

Pus2meong: the flute idea with your friend is awesome, it would be great to hear his talent!

pus2meong · « **Reply #56 on:** October 31, 2009, 12:13:51 PM »

Quote from: Observer on October 30, 2009, 12:42:20 PM

Pus2meong: the flute idea with your friend is awesome, it would be great to hear his talent!

This is his video when playing Ragnarok Online BGM one year ago using Recorder at google video

Everything was recorded and uploaded by him self (he use screen reader program to operate his PC

)

Expecting great result when he playing Touhou soundtrack

Talka · « **Reply #57 on:** October 31, 2009, 04:19:58 PM »

Oh, whoa... was kind of away from the forums for a while. Try sending Email or something next time something's amiss :x

I actually haven't received the parcel myself, and I live in Japan... but well, in terms of domestic shipping maybe I'm an exception not to have gotten it yet.

Um, I asked Nakasako right now, and here's the reply.

--

Hello,

This is Nakasako of the Aki Sisters Anthology.

I'm dreadfully sorry about some of the international shipment being delayed. The shipping costs outside Asia is extremely expensive, and so I am unable to ship some of the parcels until the collection of the sales proceeds.

Enough funds were finally collected at the end of October, so the next business day of the post office (Monday, November 2) I plan to send them.

Your understanding is greatly appreciated.

(Not an excuse or anything but it cost around US$2,000 just for the international shipping!)

pus2meong · « **Reply #58 on:** October 31, 2009, 04:37:25 PM »

Quote from: Talka on October 31, 2009, 04:19:58 PM

Hello,
(Not an excuse or anything but it cost around US$2,000 just for the international shipping!)

Woah!

That much? Is Nakasako using EMS?
If he does, please tell him to use SAL to save money. My country accepting SAL shipment.

pus2meong · « **Reply #59 on:** November 05, 2009, 05:48:09 AM »

As I predicted, Nakasako did using EMS

I just receive the book few minutes ago

And wanna say, AMAZING!!!!
The book is better than the downloadable scan pages!
I will post the pictures here, but since my friend accidentaly bring my USB cable, I cannot hook up my camera to my laptop (my laptop card reader can't read SDHC too >.<). I need time to working out

Edit: Found my old-busted SD card, and use it to take the pics.
Two thick copy

My work

Letter

Nakasako say thank you in Indonesia language

Terima kasih kembali, Nakasako san

Author Topic: The Aki Sisters Appreciation Anthology (Read 41387 times)

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