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noahgab1133 · 2011-02-21, 20:55

Just seeing those spoiler images put me at ease. really i feel like they gave S&W a good ending, can't wait for the info on 17. In other news what novel are we at back here on the west?

Rajura · 2011-02-21, 21:51

We are fast-approaching Volume IV in novel and 4th book in the manga.

JThree · 2011-02-22, 19:30

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Originally Posted by noahgab1133

Just seeing those spoiler images put me at ease. really i feel like they gave S&W a good ending, can't wait for the info on 17. In other news what novel are we at back here on the west?

What spoiler images? Can you tell me where I can find them?

Jthree

Rajura · 2011-02-22, 22:01

They were a few pages back... I have not looked to see if they are still up.

But, they were pictures from Volume XVI.

endarion88 · 2011-04-07, 17:24

haem..we know it's a bother but if some people ask for better spoiler is not always becose they're lazy but not everyone can read japanese

(sorry if my english is bad)

Lachesis94 · 2011-04-16, 22:08

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Originally Posted by Rajura

We are fast-approaching Volume IV in novel and 4th book in the manga.

Hi guys! Newbie to the forums ^.^
Big fan of S&W here

, the contents of this thread really got me curious, and it would be awesome if you guys can help answer some of my questions. I know it's a fact that the West is approaching Volume IV of the light novels, but I have somehow obtained an English PDF version of Volume IV O_O . As well, how are you guys getting the scoop (finding out what's happening) in the later S&W novels? Assuming that you aren't all fluent in Japanese. xD

Rajura · 2011-04-16, 22:59

Well, I do not mess with scanlations since a company has the license for the novels.

But, THAT would be the only way to obtain an "advanced release" of English versions of the LNs.

But, I would not advocate that.

Flere821 · 2011-04-17, 05:54

Hi all, I've recently read Spice and Wolf Vol16 in Chinese, and the Afterword says this is the last Novel of the series (or just says this book will be labelled as the final volume on the cover, if you want the word-for-word translation...).

Spoiler for Light Novel Volume 16/The End:

LKK · 2011-04-17, 09:34

@ Flere821: Please put spoiler tags around your post and label as a final volume summary. Some people may not want to know how the series ends yet.

UKJack · 2011-04-17, 16:14

Hey, I am planning on buying the novels for this series, am in the UK, wondering if there is anywhere but amazon I can get them.
What I am most botherd about however is the cover fo the first book, not exactly good, more along the lines of god awful. It looks like the publisher realised their horrible mistake and the rest will have their original covers intact. However there were supposed to be some "limited" covers handed out for people to hide that shame, but I severely doubt any are still around. Was this ever sorted out or am I doomed to getting a shoddy print job of the original and taping it over the top?

LKK · 2011-04-17, 16:36

There haven't been any reprints of the volume 1. The cover for volume 1 won't change until if and when reprints occur. A homemade cover is your best option at this point, I believe. However, I wouldn't tape it to the book. Instead, I'd fold myself a book jacket with the original picture attached (printed on, glued, taped, etc.) to the jacket's paper. Rather than risk damaging the book, that's what I'd do.

Progbuusters · 2011-04-19, 09:19

I started reading the english novels. I just finished volume 2. I think it explains alot after having watched the anime and reading some of the manga. I will finish volume 3 soon enough. Hopefully the 4th comes out soon.

I'm now finished volume 3. I'm ready

Progbuusters · 2011-04-21, 12:22

so are the future novels still written in Lawrence's point of view?

MEGADANANIMEFAN · 2011-04-21, 12:51

i saw the begining of it and it didn't strike me as any kind of a mystry which made it boring 2 me

Vexx · 2011-04-21, 12:58

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Originally Posted by MEGADANANIMEFAN

i saw the begining of it and it didn't strike me as any kind of a mystry which made it boring 2 me

Are you even responding in the right thread? Post makes no sense.

This is a light novel thread so "saw the beginning" doesn't apply... not sure what "it" is and what the "mystery" refers to.

Try again? (or post in whatever thread you were actually responding to?)

Kaguya · 2011-04-22, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Progbuusters

so are the future novels still written in Lawrence's point of view?

The main storyline of the novel is described only from Lawrence's point of view.
But side stories are described from various points of view.
For example, Holo, Norah, Eve, Kol (new character), and even Enek...
Though regrettable, there is no point of view of a horse.

I am interested in whose point of view the last episode has.
I want the point of view of Lawrence and Holo to be half-and-half.

christian22 · 2011-04-24, 18:33

what book does she tall him that she loves him in?

wandering-dreamer · 2011-05-02, 10:37

I suppose this is official confirmation of a 17th volume?

taichi-kun · 2011-05-02, 15:44

I know I'm being selfish ..

Spoiler for Light Novel Volume 16/The End:

Sorry. And sorry Rajura

JThree · 2011-05-02, 17:57

Dear Taichi-Kun:

I can't speak for the others, but I don't think you're being selfish. I too, would like Holo to come to the realization that being immortal isn't worth that much, if you lose your one true love.

Yeah, I know that's way corney, too-Disneyish, and overtly sentimental.

But you're not alone with feeling that way.

JThree

2011-02-21, 21:51	Link #1462
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2011-02-22, 22:01	Link #1464
Rajura My wolfu is >> your waifu Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, West Virginia Age: 42	They were a few pages back... I have not looked to see if they are still up. But, they were pictures from Volume XVI. __________________ Primary Faith: Christianity Secondary Faith: Holoism

2011-04-16, 22:59	Link #1467
Rajura My wolfu is >> your waifu Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, West Virginia Age: 42	Well, I do not mess with scanlations since a company has the license for the novels. But, THAT would be the only way to obtain an "advanced release" of English versions of the LNs. But, I would not advocate that. __________________ Primary Faith: Christianity Secondary Faith: Holoism

2011-04-17, 05:54	Link #1468
Flere821 Lurker Join Date: Aug 2010	Hi all, I've recently read Spice and Wolf Vol16 in Chinese, and the Afterword says this is the last Novel of the series (or just says this book will be labelled as the final volume on the cover, if you want the word-for-word translation...). Spoiler for Light Novel Volume 16/The End: Basically, at the very end Horo had enough of Lawrence breaking promises of not getting into trouble, and decided to force a contract on him to live peacefully. The two decided to not go onto Yoitsu and will find a small shop somewhere and settle down. Lawrence had a chance to rise into a high position in the company after settling the last incident, but gave it up as he would just continously follow the dream of being a successful merchant and neglect Horo. Lawrence opted out of getting further involved in the heavy politics between merchants and decides he had enough, and is willing to just be with Horo in a small shop somewhere. Last edited by relentlessflame; 2011-04-17 at 16:02. Reason: If there was ever a case that warranted spoiler tags...

2011-04-17, 09:34	Link #1469
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	@ Flere821: Please put spoiler tags around your post and label as a final volume summary. Some people may not want to know how the series ends yet. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2011-02-21, 20:55	Link #1461
noahgab1133 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009	Just seeing those spoiler images put me at ease. really i feel like they gave S&W a good ending, can't wait for the info on 17. In other news what novel are we at back here on the west?

2011-04-07, 17:24	Link #1465
endarion88 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gensokio Age: 36	haem..we know it's a bother but if some people ask for better spoiler is not always becose they're lazy but not everyone can read japanese (sorry if my english is bad)

2011-04-17, 16:14	Link #1470
UKJack Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011	Hey, I am planning on buying the novels for this series, am in the UK, wondering if there is anywhere but amazon I can get them. What I am most botherd about however is the cover fo the first book, not exactly good, more along the lines of god awful. It looks like the publisher realised their horrible mistake and the rest will have their original covers intact. However there were supposed to be some "limited" covers handed out for people to hide that shame, but I severely doubt any are still around. Was this ever sorted out or am I doomed to getting a shoddy print job of the original and taping it over the top?

2011-04-17, 16:36	Link #1471
LKK Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62	There haven't been any reprints of the volume 1. The cover for volume 1 won't change until if and when reprints occur. A homemade cover is your best option at this point, I believe. However, I wouldn't tape it to the book. Instead, I'd fold myself a book jacket with the original picture attached (printed on, glued, taped, etc.) to the jacket's paper. Rather than risk damaging the book, that's what I'd do. __________________ Avatar: Hazuki of Natsuyuki Rendezvous / Signature: flowers from Natsuyuki Rendezvous

2011-04-19, 09:19	Link #1472
Progbuusters Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA	I started reading the english novels. I just finished volume 2. I think it explains alot after having watched the anime and reading some of the manga. I will finish volume 3 soon enough. Hopefully the 4th comes out soon. I'm now finished volume 3. I'm ready Last edited by Progbuusters; 2011-04-21 at 11:22. Reason: update

2011-04-21, 12:22	Link #1473
Progbuusters Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA	so are the future novels still written in Lawrence's point of view?

2011-04-21, 12:51	Link #1474
MEGADANANIMEFAN Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: fl Age: 31	nahh i saw the begining of it and it didn't strike me as any kind of a mystry which made it boring 2 me

2011-04-24, 18:33	Link #1477
christian22 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011	what book does she tall him that she loves him in?

2011-05-02, 10:37	Link #1478
wandering-dreamer reads too much Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: you know that's a great question.....	I suppose this is official confirmation of a 17th volume? __________________ If it has a plot I have something to say about it! Twitter time!

2011-05-02, 15:44	Link #1479
taichi-kun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008	I know I'm being selfish .. Spoiler for Light Novel Volume 16/The End: But I wanted the relationship between horo and lawrence to be more special ... you know I thought lawrence would be horo's last man ... I thought this adventure with lawrence would be the end of horo's lonely and long life. Of course I don't want horo to be alone and sad... that's why I wanted them to have a child so horo would remember lawrence always.. With always I mean hundreds and hundreds of years later. Also I wanted horo to lose her "inmortality" in some way at the end.... Sorry. And sorry Rajura Last edited by taichi-kun; 2011-05-03 at 09:52.

2011-05-02, 17:57	Link #1480
JThree Member Join Date: Sep 2010	Dear Taichi-Kun: I can't speak for the others, but I don't think you're being selfish. I too, would like Holo to come to the realization that being immortal isn't worth that much, if you lose your one true love. Yeah, I know that's way corney, too-Disneyish, and overtly sentimental. But you're not alone with feeling that way. JThree