First Look: Legends of Localization Book 1: The Legend of Zelda
Posted on December 24 2015 by Kassye Butler
Recently Clyde “Tomato” Mandelin released his first Legends of Localization book. This volume treks through the original Legend of Zelda game for the Famicon, comparing how the game was originally made for the Japanese market and how it was localized for the North American market. I was privileged to receive a copy of this 200 page work, and I wanted to share some of this masterpiece with you. Hit the jump to take a look and find out how you can get this legacy for yourself.
Such a beautiful cover. It has beautiful detail in the lettering, and even has an indentation for the Katakana description
The deluxe kit came with this awesome passport.
Very unique
A detailed timeline of the releases/re-releases of Zelda I
Thanks you to all your hard work!
Looks like a great place to visit!
These splash pages are a common theme throughout the book.
So true! This community has made Zelda what it is today.
#bringthisbackZeldaWiiU
Ever wondered how the Japanese respond to the NA Zelda music?
I’m kind of glad the NA game didn’t stick out. I was a destructive child.
Wow! Such a preference difference.
Personally would have called it meat, but hey, that’s why I don’t translate (plus I don’t speak Nihongo)
Are you gamer enough for second quest?
Mato Note. Fun little tidbits of information
Is it blasphemy to say I prefer the Japanese box art?
Now to see this beauty
Oh to actually be able to visit these places!
To fill out, or not to fill out?
Such a beautiful picture. Start of a journey.
As someone who has studied Japanese before, a Katakana chart is very welcomed! This is a great resource to have for anyone who reads/watches materials from Japan.
If you would like to purchase this wonderful title, you can do so here. The book itself is $29.99 USD, but you can add the Passport which helps you to play the original Zelda game in the Japanese format for only $6 more, making the deluxe kit $36. This book has been extremely popular, selling more that 500 copies within the first 24 hours. So make sure to get yours and relive a new adventure through The Legend of Zelda.
26 year old mother of 2 future gamers. Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting at Henderson Community College in Henderson, KY
