Repercussions of Papadakis' book & Cizeron's response

[clairecloutier]

I bought it from Amazon.fr

Indigo won't ship to the US due to tariffs.

Okay, I've ordered a copy. Thanks @AnnM!

 

[Sylvia]

Just came across her website:

G. | Gabriella Papadakis

Gabriella Papadakis is a multidisciplinary artist, Olympic champion, writer, and choreographer exploring identity, creativity, and movement through art, skating, and storytelling.

www.gabriellapapadakis.com

 

[Icetalavista]

On a happier note, Gabriella is launching a dance performance tour (14 cities in the US, none near me sadly) entitled Seasons. Cast includes The Browns, Rohene Ward, Alissa Czisny and more. Info at www.icedanceinternational.org.

It would be a treat to see that! Sadly, no perfs anywhere near me.

 

[Brooke]

It would be a treat to see that! Sadly, no perfs anywhere near me.

I have tickets to the Detroit show on March 21. Went last year and it was fabulous!

 

[overedge]

I've noticed a lot of booksellers on Amazon that have "used" copies really fast, sometimes even before the book is published. I think the books aren't used, and that those sellers list them as used to attract buyers looking for a bargain.

 

[Allskate]

Sorry if this was addressed before, but where can people in the U.S. purchase a new copy of the book? Amazon seems to have it on Kindle, but not in hard copy.

My French is terrible. Do Kindles have the capacity to translate from French to English? Not just specific words but the entire book?

 

[Sylvia]

Will the book come out in English?

https://x.com/rockerskating/status/2013349142160908514

Ok I got an update: the issue is less around the publisher and more that it needs to be acquired by an English language editing house. It would be helpful for someone to start something that can gather the interest of having the book translated - the grassroots will help the case
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What I know is that the publisher doesn’t think there’s enough interest outside of France (or at least French speakers) for the book, so groundswell would help

 

[skatfan]

On a happier note, Gabriella is launching a dance performance tour (14 cities in the US, none near me sadly) entitled Seasons. Cast includes The Browns, Rohene Ward, Alissa Czisny and more. Info at www.icedanceinternational.org.

I can go to the Santa Rosa show - yay!

 

[Bigbird]

It sounds from the quote you're responding to like it was the journalists that couldn't separate Gabi from her identity as Guillaume's partner. Gabi was already redefining herself by moving on.

Precisely. They, journalists, seem to spend an inordinate amount of time advocating for him, rather than picking up on the overall theme of unbalanced power dynamics. The patriarchy reigns absolutely. If we've endured, how dare you complain vibes.

 

[my little pony]

https://x.com/rockerskating/status/2013349142160908514

Ok I got an update: the issue is less around the publisher and more that it needs to be acquired by an English language editing house. It would be helpful for someone to start something that can gather the interest of having the book translated - the grassroots will help the case
...
What I know is that the publisher doesn’t think there’s enough interest outside of France (or at least French speakers) for the book, so groundswell would help

I feel like @PRlady could do this in her sleep

 

[MacMadame]

I feel like, if they don't think there is interest, they aren't paying attention. Look at how long this thread is!

thanks for pointing it out, it's an error in the English translations ive seen

This is why I'm waiting for an English edition. All the translations I've seen mix up she and he to quite a confusing extent. (And my French is non-existent.)

 

[my little pony]

if NBC has enough interest in the contents to fire someone from an English speaking broadcast, that seems like proof people care a lot