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The Philippines Rediscovered

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Being an expat, and for somebody who hasnt visited my homeland in almost 6 years, I was most curious in getting an updated coffeetable book about the Philippines. Stuart Naval Dee's THE PHILIPPINES REDISCOVERED (published Jan 99) is a work of love coming from a native himself, though now living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The gorgeous pictures and some are stunning, especially an unlabeled shoot of a beach scene on page 120 wherein a very slim strip of white sand cuts diagonally along the azure sea. Simply stunning and worth a thousand words. Other pictures tell of the vivacity of the Filipino people in work and play, particularly the festival or fiesta scenes. The author and photographer wasnt afraid of showing day-to-day scenes like small fishes in a metal container fresh from a day's catch, succulent roasted pigs (lechon) on bamboo skewers, children enjoying a birthday party with messy spaghetti remnants strewn all over the table, an overloaded jeepney (the main mode of land transportation) as it prepares for its daily route, as well as the scenic vistas (the white sand beaches would make the Carribean pale in comparison) that has made the Philippines truly, The Pearl of the Orient Seas. Most dont know the true wonders of my home country and this book will lure you to visit one of Asia's bargain and truly delightful travel experience. As soon as you land in Manila, escape the hustle and bustle of the megalopolis capital (home to 11 million people) and immediately discover the islands and its friendly people. This book has truly made me homesick. Mabuhay! (Welcome and long live!)

Val Suan, Houston,TX, svaljr@ix.netcom.com

this book gives a lot of useful information and eye view of the philippines 7,107 wonderful islands... Hope to see more books of this quality and usability.

After visiting the Philippines a few years ago I could find enough words to tell all of the experience. This book brings the words to life. The friendliness of the people, the outstanding views. Time to plan a second trip. Watch out Caribbean here come the Philippines.

I must say Salamat to the Photographer. He the beauty of the Philippines..
Showed how colourful the Philippines actually is. How beautiful the country and its people are..

Fantasic and rich colour photo's.
I love the captions underneath the photos..

Mabuhay Pilipinas.

I will always cherish this book as it helps me cope with my homesickness as im living abroad.. It really fullfills my heart from what i am missing back home..

Thankyou. Mabuhay

just recently bought this book and was satisfied with the images presented...i agree that this book is neither a travel guide nor a cross section of the country (as what the author addressed) but it captures the heart and soul of the motherland. it invokes some images where everyone who grew up here can feel and relate the sincerity and simpleness of everyday people's lives captured on film....i wish we can have more books like these about the philippines. this was published 1999, i guess its time for more updated versions about the philippines....

This book provides a nice snapshot of what the Philippines culture is like in the 21st century. The Philippines is a maddening mix of Christianity, old world values, and new world tastes. The pictures of the Markets, beaches, and people show the beauty and diversity of the islands.

This book is probably the best picture book about the Philippines I have encountered. The photography is very professionally done and it captures the beauty, nostalgia and romanticism of the Philippine islands.

I am very proud to show this book to my non-Filipino friends when I introduce the country to them.