Laserschwert Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Thanks! Is that just a site-rip of the Geographicus link above? Because I did the same using Firefox' site inspector 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knolll Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Laserschwert said: Thanks! Is that just a site-rip of the Geographicus link above? Because I did the same using Firefox' site inspector 😉 Ah, my mistake; missed that post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 No, my mistake, I didn't post about it yet. And obviously we had the same (good) idea to get the best possible quality off that site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 19 hours ago, Laserschwert said: The book arrived today and it is utter crap. It is LITERALLY a printed version of a shitty archive.org scan. Money down the drain. Hopefully you can demand a refund? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, ThunderPeel2001 said: Hopefully you can demand a refund? Nope, it was a print-on-demand book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 22, 2022 Share Posted May 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Laserschwert said: Nope, it was a print-on-demand book. But it’s a bootleg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 No, the book is public domain, so you can print and sell it as you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 (edited) Working with a rip of the map from the Geographicus site, I've come up with this approximation to the coloring of the map seen on the box and manual. Edited May 22, 2022 by Laserschwert 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Since the reprinted books of the map out there seem to be mostly crap, I guess this is our best bet at a quality version of it: https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?kn=Original Map Coasts Islands Aegaean Is there enough interest in this for us to collect some money to purchase this? I haven't done this before for the poster project, and I wanted to keep money out of it for all these years, but I'm thinking about mobilizing the community for stuff like this. Could you see yourselves donating to the project for this? Total costs for the map + shipping would be $77.50 (I know some of you have purchased items for the project before, and I'm really thankful for that!) Edited May 23, 2022 by Laserschwert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 On 5/22/2022 at 2:07 PM, Laserschwert said: No, the book is public domain, so you can print and sell it as you wish. Hmm. Just because something is on archive.org doesn't mean it's not copyrighted. That website has a special exemption (which I expect to be revoked any day now...) Anything produced in 1977 is certainly still copyrighted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 The book is from 1856: Quote This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I'm happy to chip in for that map. If anyone else joins, hooray! If not, DM me anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummbuddy Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I'm in as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (Which means I'm happy to donate a bit too) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothercustard Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 +1 to chip in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian.Zissou Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 And me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliMonk Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Totally, glad to chip in! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 23, 2022 Author Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Wow, didn't expect this kind of response, thanks! Alright, if it's okay with the mods, I'll add a PayPal donation link to the opening post. It'll only stay up as long as it's needed. EDIT: Here we go! I've refrained from putting it in the opening post, so that no one thinks this is general payment for the poster project itself (greetings, Disney lawyers!). The funding goal is set to 75 EUR, so that it only covers the costs of the map. As a side note: Collecting money to acquire a map feels very adventure-game-appropriate. Edited May 24, 2022 by Laserschwert 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I have a 91 Gousha atlas but unfortunately it is the “new edition” which means the graphic design has changed. I know the 88 is missing some roads so it’s the wrong edition, but it’s the only one I’ve found that is available for sale so I picked one up off eBay. My guess is 89 or 90 is truly correct, since they seem to come before the “NEW DELUXE 1991” redesign, but I haven’t found them for sale yet. Fortunately these are all staple bound and will be easy to scan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 (edited) Wow, that was fast. The map is funded. Thanks to everyone who donated! I've ordered the map. With oversea shipping this'll probably take a month until it arrives. Edited May 24, 2022 by Laserschwert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumb Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Hey there, wow I went away on holiday for a week (internet free). I'd have chipped in to that, but clearly no need, well done everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementine Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I don't know if this is already known but after I discovered this posters topic it immediately reminded me of another site I found with the same posters. I think you will like them as the quality is very good as well. It's in Spanish but I think you will discover all the versions of the displayed posters soon enough when you click on the links below them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeGentleman Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 I'm not sure what use that site would be to anyone as it just seems to be reposts of Laserschwert's work from 8-10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clementine Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TimeGentleman said: I'm not sure what use that site would be to anyone as it just seems to be reposts of Laserschwert's work from 8-10 years ago. You're right. I didn't know there was an older thread on this site with the same images. I think I can also safely assume Laserschwert is the same person as the owner of this Google Drive Folder. Edited June 4, 2022 by Clementine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserschwert Posted June 4, 2022 Author Share Posted June 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Clementine said: I think I can also safely assume Laserschwert is the same person as the owner of this Google Drive Folder. That's an old link though. The one in the opening post of this thread is much more up-to-date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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