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Waikiki Tiki: Art, History, Photographs

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Waikiki Tiki: Art, History, PhotographsWaikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs is a contemporary, landscape styled book that offers a pictorial documentation of the past and present of tiki (and related art forms) throughout Waikk as well as Hawaiis island of Oahu. This book displays original photographs that document the tiki art culture scene that blossomed after World War II through its modern forms today. A great many of the images captured in these pages no longer exist in real

Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs is a contemporary, landscape-styled book that offers a pictorial documentation of the past and present of tiki (and related art forms) throughout Waikīkī as well as Hawai‘i’s island of Oʻahu.

This book displays original photographs that document the tiki art culture scene that blossomed after World War II through its modern forms today. A great many of the images captured in these pages no longer exist in real life. Much of the ephemera and archival material pictured reside only in the author’s private collection.

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Author Phillip S. Roberts is a former radio air personality in Hawaii, and currently works as a freelance writer and photographer. He is an avid tiki researcher, documentarian, and collector.

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hardcover   |   264 pages   |   7.5" x 5.75"   |   color

 

REVIEWS:

“This is one of those instant nostalgia books that maniacally delves into a previously overlooked corner of pop mythology... We like this book a lot.”

—The Star-Advertiser

“Whether you're obsessed with tiki culture, find it tacky, or see it as an offensive display of cultural appropriation, you can't deny the love that Phillip S. Roberts put into making this book.”

—Hawaii Book Blog

Waikiki Tiki makes an essential contribution to the appreciation of this Polynesian pop culture.”

—Sven Kirsten, author of The Book of Tiki and Tiki Modern

“Waikiki Tiki is a fascinating and richly illustrated portrait of how the new incarnation of tiki—forever changed by its appropriation into mainland pop culture—has triumphantly returned to its homeland to inspire, entertain, and educate generations of kama‘aina and haole alike.”

—James Teitelbaum, author of Tiki Road Trip and Big Stone Head: Easter Island and Pop Culture

“... this book gives a fuller, clearer picture of Tiki’s history and newfound popularity on the island.”

—Duke Carter, author of Tiki Quest: Collecting the Exotic Past

“Waikiki Tiki is an absolute treasure trove of Tiki put together by a Waikiki local. A true documentation of the golden age of Tiki through to the present day.”

—Careless Navigator

“... don't miss this small, handsomely designed book.”

—Hawaii Magazine

Waikiki Tiki: Art, History & Photographs by Phillip S. Roberts is a perfect example of a great Tiki coffee table book. Filled with great photos of everything from Tikis to Tiki Lounge menus, this tome gives a fun look into Hawaii’s and Tiki’s past.”

—Tiki Lounge Talk

“... a welcome and much appreciated insightful history of the Tiki that is both sacred and an imbedded part of Polynesian popular culture... a valued and highly recommended addition to personal reading lists, as well as academic and community library 'Hawaiian Studies’ reference collections.”

—Midwest Book Review

 

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Chelsea
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Great intro to Barcelona
Format: Flexibound
My kids really likes the layout and pictures. Highly engaging!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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Benjamin P. Ahles
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
accurate and timely service
Format: Flexibound
Kept my grandson interested in the city while we visited
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Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
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Jami Lilo
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Awesome Information for Kids - History, legends and fun facts
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Packed with interesting and entertaining facts and legends for kids (and adults but def geared towards kids). My youngest could only read in small doses because it’s A LOT of info packed on the pages. They really enjoyed learning about Barcelona’s affinity for giants, dragons, and good versus evil. So many fascinating tid bits got them excited about our summer trip (we are going to Barcelona!). Highlights: executioners would sell dead people’s shoes which the townspeople put in front of their houses to ward off evil spirits. Gaudi didn’t use straight lines because there are none in nature. He was so obsessed with the basilica plans he stopped hygiene and wore shoes made of woven plant roots. My kids loved the section on chocolate and candies (my vote is churros) and the tradition of the poop log 💩 Overall we really enjoy this book and it will join us on our travels. It got my kids excited to see the giant goldfish sculpture, see the sharks at the aquarium, the amusement park, fountains, statues and so many of the history rich areas of Barcelona. Highly recommend if you’re planning a trip with kids to get them engaged, or for a report for school, or just to learn about other places and cultures. Please note - this is not a travel guide for adults. No hotels, tours, prices etc are included.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
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Libcath
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 4
Lots of great ideas and suggestions - but lacking some practical details
Format: Flexibound
Each of the 16 walks featured in this book have between 3 to 6 pages covering sights, tips and trivia. The graphics are very appealing with a nice variety of layouts and colors. My 5 year-old can’t obviously read this on her own, but she enjoys pointing to the pictures and hearing the descriptions about this amazing city that we’ve visited in the past. For self-guided trips, this book offers a way to get school-aged travelers with planning what to see and selecting foods to try. The book is not really geared for navigating/orienting other than just the starting point for the walk. The only map just inside the cover contains a view of all the starting points in relation to the city. The places featured within a walk seem laid out in a logical fashion, but you will definitely need another travel guide and/or smart phone to be sure you make it to the various destinations noted. I felt the book did justice to the awesome sights by Antoni Gaudi and I was pleased to find the Palau de la Musica Catalana also featured. The books is bursting with ideas for kid-friendly things to do. Even though it is geared to a younger audience, I am deducting a star as practical information seems to be lacking either in the section for the walk itself or in a summary/overview section. Examples of details I’d like included: a map view for the specific walk of where things are within relation to each other, the distance between sites, how much time to allow getting to each of the sites, how to best get to them (foot vs. public transit), the total distance of the walk, the minimum recommended time to complete the walk, and if there are walks that would be best grouped together for a full-day or half-day. As the book does not have these details, you’ll need to figure them out on your own and tailor it to what your family can manage.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
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W. Simpsen
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
Great kids' travel book about Barcelona
Format: Flexibound
Lonely Planet has some wonderful books designed to make an intimidating city full of interest and fun for kids. Most travel guides have way too much information for young travelers. This one about Barcelona has the most interesting information broken down into bite sized pieces for kids. All the pages are lively and colorful. They have photographs and illustrations. The guide contains what you want to know about zoos, museums, food, history and more. The blocks of text are short enough for young readers to get through and absorb the information. There are also details presented in text boxes. Because it's not page after page of a lot of written information, it is very inviting for young readers. While the Table of Contents doesn't explain very clearly what each section contains, there is an index at the back to help guide you. This book is recommended for ages 9 to 12. I think it might be better for a younger range, like 7 to 10. Either way, I think it's a great choice for any child traveling to Barcelona. While we have no plans to go anytime soon, my kids still looked through the pages of this book and enjoy learning about this foreign city. It's a good one to keep on our bookshelf and look through time and time again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2019

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