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''The Logical Language Group, Inc.''&nbsp;takes great pride in announcing the publication of&nbsp;'''The Complete Lojban Language''', by&nbsp;''[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/John+Woldemar+Cowan John Woldemar Cowan]''.&nbsp;<code>ISBN 0-9660283-0-9</code>.
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''The Complete Lojban Language'' (also referred to as ''The CLL'', ''The Red Book'', and ''The Refgram''), originally published in 1997, 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.
'''The Complete Lojban Language'''&nbsp;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.
 
[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/The+Lojban+Reference+Grammar An online draft version is available]. A list of&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/CLL%2C+aka+Reference+Grammar%2C+Errata CLL, aka Reference Grammar, Errata]&nbsp;is also available, most of which have been approved by the book's author.


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.
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.


Lojban is a current version of&nbsp;''Loglan'', the artificial language project described in the June 1960&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/Scientific+American+article Scientific American article]&nbsp;of that name. "Loglan" was also referred to by name in Robert Heinlein's classic novel&nbsp;'''The Moon is a Harsh Mistress''', as well as in other novels.
==Obtaining==
''The Logical Language Group, Inc.''&nbsp;takes great pride in publishing '''The Complete Lojban Language''', by&nbsp;''[[User:John Cowan|John Woldemar Cowan]]''.


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.
This book has two editions.  The latest edition is CLL v1.1, generated 2016-08-26; its ISBN-13 is <code>978-0966028324</code>.  Revisions of this version are tracked by date of production; you can see details of each revision in [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/CHANGELOG the changelog].  It is available, in its entirety as published, in the following formats:


The book is in hard cover, 620 pages long, and includes a thorough index.
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/0966028325/ As A Hardcover Book]; the default edition sold directly by Amazon is the one provided by the LLG.  The book is in hard cover and includes a thorough index and glossary.  We do not ship the book ourselves except in special cases; send email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] if you have such a special case.  PLEASE NOTE that we currently (Jun 2016) are selling it for $50 USD.  If it's much more than that, that's not us.
* [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1.epub CLL v1.1 EPUB] (the ebook format) and [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1.mobi CLL v1.1 MOBI] (another ebook format, generated from the EPUB using Kindle's tools, so it should work on all Kindle devices)
* [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1_book.pdf CLL v1.1 PDF] and [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1_cover.pdf CLL v1.1 PDF Cover] ; these are the actual files we sent to the printer, so it's exactly what you get if you buy a copy
* In HTML in various chunks: [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1_xhtml-no-chunks/ CLL v1.1 HTML One Big File], [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1_xhtml-chapter-chunks/ CLL v1.1 HTML One File Per Chapter], [http://lojban.org/publications/cll/cll_v1.1_xhtml-section-chunks/ CLL v1.1 HTML One File Per Section]


Our processing time (that is, the time between when you order a book and the time when we ship it) is 2-4 weeks. We are an all-volunteer organization. Please let us know if there is some kind of urgency in your order.
The older edition, the original Red Book, has ISBN <code>0-9660283-0-9</code> and can be distinguished by the cover lettering being gold rather than white.  It is available in the following formats:
*[[The Lojban Reference Grammar|An online draft version]]
*It used to be available for purchase on Amazon and from the LLG, but all copies have been sold.  Send email to [mailto:lojban@lojban.org lojban@lojban.org] if you'd like to try to get a copy anyway.
*PLEASE NOTE that the most the LLG has *ever* sold *any* version of this book for is about $50 USD.  If you see it offered for much more than that, it is *not* us, and we won't be getting any of that extra money (we've seen copies on sale on Amazon for up to $1,000 USD!).


There is a $5 net discount on shipping costs for multiple book orders within the US only.
==Ongoing Work==
The language design described by the first edition was declared frozen for a minimum 5 year period so that anyone who learned the language from this book could be assured that it wouldn't change unexpectedly. This period ended in 2002.
*A list of [[CLL, aka Reference Grammar, Errata]]&nbsp;is also available, most of which have been approved by the book's author.
*[[Suggestions for CLL, second edition]]&nbsp;(uncategorized suggestions for improvements or changes in the CLL)
*CLL dot side Errata, arising from [[The Case Against LA|The Case Against LA]].
*[[CLL PEG Errata]], for work pertaining to [[PEG|PEG]] requiring changes to the CLL.


Please note that shipping orders to continents other than North and South America takes 4-8 weeks&nbsp;''plus''&nbsp;our processing time.
==Further Description==
Lojban is a current version of&nbsp;''Loglan'', the artificial language project described in the June 1960&nbsp;[[Scientific American article]]&nbsp;of that name. "Loglan" was also referred to by name in Robert Heinlein's classic novel&nbsp;'''The Moon is a Harsh Mistress''', as well as in other novels.


===== Autographed Copies =====
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. A few 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.


A limited number of copies may be available on request with author's autograph, at no extra charge. Please place contact us about getting such a copy&nbsp;''before''you try to order in any other fashion. There may be some delay in shipping autographed copies.
===Other names===
 
CLL is known jocularly as the [[Codex Woldemar|Codex Woldemar]], ''The Red Book'', ''Woldy Codex'', ''The Woldy'' and Lojbanically as '''la braxu'e''' (''Big Red Thing''), or '''le gencukta'''.
==== General Information ====


==General Information About The LLG==
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.
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.


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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.
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.


Queries should be addressed to the LLG Secretary at the above address or via email to&nbsp;[mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]
Queries should be addressed to the LLG Secretary at the above address or via email to [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]
 
=== Ongoing Work ===
 
Other than&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/CLL%2C+aka+Reference+Grammar%2C+Errata fixing errata for this edition]&nbsp;(mentioned above), ongoing work on the CLL includes:
 
*[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/Suggestions+for+CLL%2C+second+edition Suggestions for CLL, second edition]&nbsp;(uncategorized suggestions for improvements or changes in the CLL)
*CLL dot side Errata[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/tiki-editpage.php?page=CLL+dot+side+Errata ?], for CLL errata arising from&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/The+Case+Against+LA The Case Against LA].
*[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/CLL+PEG+Errata CLL PEG Errata], for work pertaining to&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/PEG PEG]&nbsp;requiring changes to the CLL.
 
Direct (prepaid) orders to our organization will be accepted at the price of US$25 plus shipping and handling.
 
=== How to Buy ===
 
==== Via Amazon ====
 
The LLG now&nbsp;[http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0966028309?seller=A2STSAFJP9WB2P sells the CLL directly on Amazon]. This gives us somewhat less money per sale, but is&nbsp;''much''&nbsp;faster.
 
==== Directly From The LLG ====
 
''Payment is accepted via cheque, U.S. currency or PayPal.''
 
If you wish to order over the internet, please use PayPal!
 
===== Cheques =====
 
Payment may be sent to:
<pre>    The Logical Language Group, Inc.
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(See below for shipping costs.)
 
===== Fax =====
 
Sorry, we do not have fax service.
 
==== Online with PayPal ====
 
Please note that books usually take at least 2 weeks to ship out. If you want it faster, use the Amazon link above. <html>
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Our processing time (that is, the time between when you order a book and the time when we ship it) is 2-4 weeks. We are an all-volunteer organization. Please let us know if there is some kind of urgency in your order.
 
There is a $5 net discount on shipping costs for multiple book orders within the US only.
 
Please note that shipping orders to continents other than North and South America takes 4-8 weeks&nbsp;''plus''&nbsp;our processing time.
 
===== Autographed Copies =====
 
A limited number of copies may be available on request with author's autograph, at no extra charge. Please place contact us about getting such a copy&nbsp;''before''you try to order in any other fashion. There may be some delay in shipping autographed copies.
 
==== General Information ====
 
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.
 
Please make your donations by sending a cheque to the address above, or by donating through PayPal to the LLG.
 
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.
 
Queries should be addressed to the LLG Secretary at the above address or via email to&nbsp;[mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]
 
=== Ongoing Work ===
 
The first edition of CLL was published in October 1997. Other than&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/CLL%2C+aka+Reference+Grammar%2C+Errata fixing errata for this edition]&nbsp;(mentioned above), ongoing work on the CLL includes:


*[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/Suggestions+for+CLL%2C+second+edition Suggestions for CLL, second edition]&nbsp;(uncategorized suggestions for improvements or changes in the CLL)
[[Category:tadni]]
*CLL dot side Errata[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/tiki-editpage.php?page=CLL+dot+side+Errata ?], for CLL errata arising from&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/The+Case+Against+LA The Case Against LA].
*[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/CLL+PEG+Errata CLL PEG Errata], for work pertaining to&nbsp;[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/PEG PEG]&nbsp;requiring changes to the CLL.
[[Category:nu jbocli]]

Latest revision as of 06:23, 10 April 2018

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The Complete Lojban Language (also referred to as The CLL, The Red Book, and The Refgram), originally published in 1997, 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.

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.

Obtaining

The Logical Language Group, Inc. takes great pride in publishing The Complete Lojban Language, by John Woldemar Cowan.

This book has two editions. The latest edition is CLL v1.1, generated 2016-08-26; its ISBN-13 is 978-0966028324. Revisions of this version are tracked by date of production; you can see details of each revision in the changelog. It is available, in its entirety as published, in the following formats:

The older edition, the original Red Book, has ISBN 0-9660283-0-9 and can be distinguished by the cover lettering being gold rather than white. It is available in the following formats:

  • An online draft version
  • It used to be available for purchase on Amazon and from the LLG, but all copies have been sold. Send email to [email protected] if you'd like to try to get a copy anyway.
  • PLEASE NOTE that the most the LLG has *ever* sold *any* version of this book for is about $50 USD. If you see it offered for much more than that, it is *not* us, and we won't be getting any of that extra money (we've seen copies on sale on Amazon for up to $1,000 USD!).

Ongoing Work

The language design described by the first edition was declared frozen for a minimum 5 year period so that anyone who learned the language from this book could be assured that it wouldn't change unexpectedly. This period ended in 2002.

Further Description

Lojban is a current version of Loglan, the artificial language project described in the June 1960 Scientific American article of that name. "Loglan" was also referred to by name in Robert Heinlein's classic novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, as well as in other novels.

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. A few 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.

Other names

CLL is known jocularly as the Codex Woldemar, The Red Book, Woldy Codex, The Woldy and Lojbanically as la braxu'e (Big Red Thing), or le gencukta.

General Information About The LLG

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.

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

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.

Queries should be addressed to the LLG Secretary at the above address or via email to [email protected]