History: The Complete Lojban Language

<h1>The Complete Lojban Language</h1>

<p><em>The Logical Language Group, Inc.</em> takes great pride in

announcing the publication of <cite>The Complete Lojban

Language</cite>, by <em>John Woldemar Cowan</em>. <TT>ISBN 0-9660283-0-9</TT>.</p>

<p><cite>The Complete Lojban Language</cite> is a complete description of the

artificial language Lojban. It serves as a reference grammar for the
language, offering an overview of the language, as well as linguistic
details on every aspect of the language. This book serves as the
standard defining the language design. That design has been declared
frozen for a minimum 5 year period; anyone who learns the language from

this book can be assured that it will not be continually changing.</p>

An online draft version is
available. A list of CLL (aka Reference Grammar) Errata is also available, most of which
have been approved by the book's author.

<p>Though this description may sound imposing, technical and formal, the

book is written in a light, often humorous style that teaches the reader
about the Lojban language, about logic, and about linguistics in
general.

</p>

<p>Lojban is a current version of <em>Loglan</em>, the artificial language

project described in the June 1960 <cite>Scientific American</cite> article of
that name. "Loglan" was also referred to by name in Robert
Heinlein's classic novel <cite>The Moon is a Harsh Mistress</cite>, as well as

in other novels.</p>

<p>Loglan/Lojban is a language designed for several purposes, including

linguistics research (especially involving a proposed test of the
Sapir/Whorf hypothesis), foreign language instruction, artificial
intelligence research, machine translation and related human/computer
interaction applications, and as a stimulating educational and
entertaining mental exercise. Some people are interested in Lojban as a
prospective international auxiliary language. An international community
of aficionados has appeared, writing in and about the language,

primarily on the Internet.</p>

<p>The book is in hard cover, 620 pages long, and includes a thorough

index. The suggested retail price is US$48.

</p>

<p>Direct (prepaid) orders to our organization will be accepted at the price of US$39 plus shipping and handling.</p>

<h2>How to Buy</h2>

<h3>Payment method</h3>

<p><em>Payment is accepted via cheque, U.S. currency or PayPal.</em> If you wish to order over the internet, please use PayPal!</p>

<h4>Cheques</h4>

<p>Payment may be sent to:</p> <pre> The Logical Language Group, Inc. 2904 Beau Lane Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 385-0273 USA </pre>

(See below for shipping costs.)

<h4>Fax</h4> <p>Sorry, we do not have fax service.</p>

<h4>Online with PayPal</h4>

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<p>There is a $5 net discount on shipping costs for multiple book orders

within the US only.

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Please note that shipping orders to continents other than North and
South America takes 4-8 weeks <em>plus</em> our processing time.

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<h4>Autographed Copies</h4>

<p>A limited number of copies may be available on request with author's

autograph, at no extra charge. Please place your order for an
autographed copy by mail or telephone. There may

be some delay in shipping autographed copies.</p>

<h3>Future Publications</h3>

<p><strong>We are earnestly seeking donations to defray publication

costs and provide for publication of a Lojban dictionary, textbook and
other works. At least six books are planned for publication as they are
completed and as funds are available for publishing. At this point lack
of funds for publication costs are delaying these books.</strong>

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<p>The Logical Language Group, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3)

scientific- educational organization, and donations may be tax
deductible within the U.S. We acknowledge all donations over $250 in

accordance with IRS regulations, and other donations by request.</p>

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Please make your donations by sending a cheque to the address above,
or by donating through PayPal to the LLG.

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<p>We can accept Internet advance orders via e-mail, but you must

followup with verification via postal mail or telephone within 2
weeks. No C.O.D. orders. We require prepayment on purchase

orders.</p>

<p>Queries should be addressed to the LLG Secretary at the above address

or via email to <A HREF="mailto:lojban@lojban.org">lojban@lojban.org</A>