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 Fredrik Sjöberg - The Fly Trap
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| crex |
Posted on 23-11-2007 18:31
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 Member Location: Sweden Posts: 1996 Joined: 22.05.06 |
Today I heard a non-collecting person saying this book was interesting to read, so I thought it couldn't hurt to mention it here. I haven't read it myself, but I will try to find it. It seems interesting. It's written by a swedish author* and it's about a Syrphidae collector and his thoughts (I believe). I also understand that entomologist Malaise (which reflects on the title) plays a role in the book. This book was nominated for the swedish award Augustpriset in 2004. Fredrik Sjöberg - Flugfällan (The Fly Trap) * (I think he actually is a Syrphidae collector) Edited by Paul Beuk on 23-01-2018 11:59 |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 23-11-2007 22:24
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7232 Joined: 19.11.04 |
Does anyone know whether the whole book has been translated into English?  I got the impression from the link that it might just be those two chapters that are available, and my Swedish language abilities are not good! 
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| crex |
Posted on 24-11-2007 00:52
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Member Location: Sweden Posts: 1996 Joined: 22.05.06 |
Oops, I took for granted that it was translated when I saw that site, but you seem to be right because I can't find it in the book stores. Not much of a tip then. Sorry about that
Edited by crex on 24-11-2007 01:11 |
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| crex |
Posted on 12-12-2007 18:31
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Member Location: Sweden Posts: 1996 Joined: 22.05.06 |
I wrote to the lady at that review site and she said this book isn't translated. The reason they publishesd two chapters in english was to attract publisher to get it translated, but no luck so far. I have now read the book and found it amusing. Much of it was about the life of Malaise. I hope they find a publisher ... |
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| John Bratton |
Posted on 22-01-2018 17:58
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Member Location: Menai Bridge, North Wales, UK Posts: 650 Joined: 17.10.06 |
I've just read it - gobbled it in two sessions. Parts could be about me (not the heroic expeditions). There is an oddity on p. 27 where he says Criorhina ranunculi isn't found in England. Is it a mistake in the translation? |
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| RasmusKeis |
Posted on 28-03-2018 16:28
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 Member Location: Allerød, NEZ, Denmark Posts: 91 Joined: 10.12.15 |
Hello No, its not error in translation, same statement in the original text. Cheers, Rasmus |
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