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“Hawaii Contemporary”

How to Hula
edited by Patricia Murray; photography by Joe Perrone

The beautiful, sensuous hula is a foundation of Hawaiian culture with each dance telling a story of either love, legend, or history. Now you can learn to hula with this easy-to-follow, illustrated step-by-step photographic guide to nine popular dances including “The Hawaiian Wedding Song,” “The Hukilau Song,” “Lovely Hula Hands,” and “Sweet Leilani”.

8.5" x 11", 80 pp;ISBN 1-56647-099-4; Softcover


The Hawaiian Lei The Hawaiian Lei - A Tradition of Aloha
by Ronn Ronck; photography by Ray Wong

A primer to the understanding and appreciation of the many varieties of leis in Hawai`i. Many interesting historical and cultural facts are included here, along with instructions on the making, presenting, and wearing of Hawai`i’s beautiful leis.

8.5" x 11", 54 pp ISBN 1-56647-169-9; Softcover


The Hawaiian QuiltThe Hawaiian Quilt - A Spiritual Experience
by Poakalani and John Serrao

A complete guide to the tradition, heritage, and cultural significance of Hawai`i’s most cherished gift. With this comprehensive historical and how-to text, anyone with patience and practice can master this homespun Hawaiian art.

6" x 9", 144 pp; ISBN 1-56647-172-9; Softcover


Hawai'i Sings Hawai`i Sings
by Joy Au,
illustrations by Doug Tolentino

This special picture book uses poetic words and elegant imagery to share with children and adults the Hawiians’ love of music and dance and their appreciation of gifts from the `aina and the kai.

6" x 12", 24 pp; ISBN 1-56647-083-8; Hardcover


Price of Paradise (14k gif, links to 50k gif) The Price of Paradise:
Lucky We Live Hawaii?

edited by Randall W. Roth

Required reading for every concerned citizen. An examinationof the major economic and public issues facing Hawai`i in the nineties. Contributing authors--well-known experts in their fields--explore important issues of Hawai`i’s economic and governmental structure.

6" x 9", 268 pp; ISBN 1-56647-016-1; Softcover


Price of Paradise II The Price of Paradise Volume II
edited by Randall W. Roth

Another must-read, focusing on Hawai`i’s social concerns, including the aloha spirit, unions, public schools, overdevelopment, traffic, race relations and cronyism in the government.

6" x 9", 320 pp; ISBN 1-56647-042-0; Softcover

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