[TinGull]

Originally Posted by cooter »

It somewhat amuses, yet appalls me that Westerners should come around to another culture, usurp its technology, and then declare themselves as the experts in the "new" technology.

I dont recall Nison claiming this as a "new" technology and claiming it as his own. He may very well be an expert on the subject, but I don't know that it matters whether the subject originated in Japan or Germany or Albania.

[brownsfan019]

Reaver - start with Nison. He's the godfather of candlesticks if you will.

Here's 2 reviews I did on TL for a couple books:
http://www.traderslaboratory.com/for...tion-1561.html

http://www.traderslaboratory.com/for...ison-1560.html

Steve's website is: http://www.candlecharts.com/

Keep in mind that 1 or 2 books is just the tip of the iceberg. I would strongly suggest taking a look at his DVD's as well and/or attend a live event, if you are/get serious about learning more.

[Reaver]

Originally Posted by TinGull »

I dont recall Nison claiming this as a "new" technology and claiming it as his own. He may very well be an expert on the subject, but I don't know that it matters whether the subject originated in Japan or Germany or Albania.

Hey I've been to Albania!

I agree though- Nison definitely didn't say he invented candlesticks...In a stocktickr interview he said that someone from Japan who worked at the same firm as him way back in the day ordered candlestick chart books for their research and he became curious from there.

[brownsfan019]

Originally Posted by cooter »

Is it me, or is it curious that you'd think that since the candlesticks were developed by rice traders in Japan several centuries ago before the West even knew what they were, that perhaps the experts in this matter might be Japanese?

It somewhat amuses, yet appalls me that Westerners should come around to another culture, usurp its technology, and then declare themselves as the experts in the "new" technology.

So, with candlesticks, is this the case? Love to hear an Eastern perspective - perhaps Soultrader, you might have some insight or opinion on all of this?

thxs

cooter - just b/c something originates in a different country does not mean people in other countries cannot use it and/or perfect it. See the car industry for an example. Good ole Ford, Chrysler, etc is where it started and now the foreigners are over taking the 'experts'. How dare they!

[brownsfan019]

Steve's bio (in my words) is basically he came across the charts and decided to study them overseas for quite awhile. He then brought the knowledge and ideas back to the US and now we have candlestick charting.

[Reaver]

Thanks for the info, Brownsfan.

Nate