— By Nancy N. Schiffer
If you plan to enter paradise, you'll want to dress for it. Here are over 1000 glorious color photgraphs of Hawaiian-inspired textile designs on shirts that will thrust wide the pearly gates. Fantastic florals, heavenly Hawaiian designs, gorgeous geometrics, beautiful birds, special surfing scenes, jumping Japanese prints, fabulous fish, luscious...
— By Linda B. Arthur
Over the years, various garments have become increasingly popular collectible items as they grant insight into the cultures in which they were made. Collectors who love the sand, sun, and surf will delight in this extraordinary guide to handsome Hawaiian clothing. Filled with over 460 beautiful photos, this book gives...
— By Nancy N. Schiffer
Over 425 different Hawaiian shirts, primarily of the 1935 to 1965 era. Beautiful and wild print shirts evolved from the special culture of Hawaii, a paradise of mild climate, clean water, and abundant flowers. With their beautiful Island landscapes, colorful tropical flowers, Asian-inspired images, surfer boys, and hula girls, Aloha...
— By Douglas Congdon-Martin
The magic of the Hawaiian Islands has captivated the hearts and imaginations of visitors for over 200 years. The infectious Aloha Spirit is something they take home with them not only as memories, but in tangible reminders of their trips: a shirt, a carved perfume bottle, a figurine. At the...
— By Mary L. Martin
It is said that in Hawaii, the fish are as bright as the rainbow. Forty colorful images illustrate the fantastic undersea kingdom to be found surrounding the Hawaiian Islands. At 5 x 7, these wonderful watercolors are ready to enjoy as an art book, or to disassemble and mail, matt,...
— By Tina Skinner, Mary L. Martin, and Nathanial Wolfgang-Price
Experience the beautiful colors and exotic flavors that help define Hawaii as paradise. Luscious postcards from the early 20th century draw readers through alluring days of Hawaii's history as a booming tourist, agricultural, and, most importantly, Polynesian cultural center. General history and more than 350 actual hand-tinted photos capture the...
— By Mark A. Blackburn
This book represents the ultimate Hawaiian experience and art form: the Hula, through photographs taken in the 1880s and 1890s. These images were gathered by the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani (1839 -1917), who reigned from 1891 until 1893, and were presented in an album to her personal...
— By Mark Blackburn
Hula and surfing represent the quintessential Hawaiian experience. Over 270 original photographs and postcard images are presented chronologically from 1870 to 1940 to powerfully portray the evolving styles and popularity of these icons of Hawai`i. The Hula and surfing traditions both are deeply rooted in legend and myth and Hula...
— By Judi Thompson
Ghost stories, history, and folklore of the islands of Hawaii. Ancient Hawaiian warriors march in the night, mysterious blue lights hover and zip, tiny people disappear, and invisible spirits attack, These are just some of the stories that Hawaii's supernatural side has to offer. Islanders tell of their true experiences...
— By Judith Sandstrom
15 quilting projects using 26 traditional-style Hawaiian quilt blocks, for quilters of all skill levels. Early 19th-century Hawaiian women created quilts using bright, solid-colored fabric. They would fold a large piece of fabric into quarters or eighths and cut flowing motifs symbolic of their lush environment. The practice of using...