japanese to english translator needed!

[Edward Fowler]

You ask for a "reliable and skilled translator" who would, however,
be willing to drop everything to meet your tight deadline and work 
for an unsatisfactory fee, all for the sake of a "worthwhile project" 
for which "full credit" would be given.  But is this not precisely 
why those who are in fact reliable and skilled would be so wary of
the kind of exploitation you so brazenly carry out?  Actually, I am
of the mind that Kitano is not deserving of anything more than the
slip-shod effort your request is likely to generate, but my opinion
regardless, I think it goes without saying:  you get what you pay for.
Ted Fowler

On Wed, 27 Oct 1999, Julie Koo wrote:

> A note from Kaya's editor, Sunyoung Lee. You can respond to me
> (julie at kaya.com) or, better yet, directly to her at sunyoung at kaya.com.
> 
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> 
> dear list members:
> 
> i am wondering if there is anyone out there who either is, or could
> recommend a reliable and skilled translator who would be interested in
> working on a book about the films of takeshi kitano to be published by kaya
> next spring. we are worried about meeting our deadlines for the book (we
> want it out asap in order to coincide with the spring release of kitano's
> latest film in the u.s.), and are thinking about hiring a second translator
> for the project to make that possible. two things to keep in mind: the
> translation (approximately half of the book plus some supplementary
> materials -- about 125 pages) needs to be done by the end of december, and
> we can only afford to pay $1500 for the whole job. on the plus side, it
> will be a chance to work on a worthwhile project, and of course full credit
> for your portion ofthe translation will be given. at any rate, any
> suggestions, leads, etc. would be very much appreciated. thanks so much.
> sunyoung lee
> 
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