Spectacular Hawaii [Paperback]

Roger Rose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 19, 2005

Covering the Big Island, Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Kauai, Molokai, and the islands in the north, this large-format guide reveals both hidden and well-known gems. More than 150 photographs, including 36 pages of 39-inch foldout panoramas, present an extraordinary array of landscapes: white sand and black lava beaches, lush island getaways, and more. Extensive historical information and thoughtful essays on conservation, volcanoes, the multicultural population, and the islands' fascinating plant life complete the experience. Features color photos throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Universe (July 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883638320
• ISBN-13: 978-0883638323
• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 12 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,163,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Hawaii, March 25, 2006

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Kim Forrest (Los Banos, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spectacular Hawaii (Paperback)

This is more than a gorgeous over-sized coffee table book, and it depicts far more than the standard tourist-fare scenes and sound-bites. It is a very large book with hundreds of photos that depict a myriad of true Hawaiian scenes -- far more detailed and "real" than the usual calendar shots. In addition, it includes text that provides the opportunity to actually LEARN about the Islands -- which facilitates an even deeper appreciation -- in concise and very readable style. Excellent-quality paper with a few very large fold-out photos.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best HI picture book I could find, January 19, 2007

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A. Bailey (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spectacular Hawaii (Paperback)

I bought this book from Amazon after seeing a beat-up copy at a local book chain store. I had been looking around for a coffee table picture book of HI for my wife's parents and comparatively this is the best around. It is newer than any others that I looked at and has better aerial views in my opinion, both in variety and quality. I am quite the critic since I am fortunate enough to live here, so take my advice if you are looking for a souvenir from your vacation buy this book. You won't be disappointed!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular book on spectacular Hawaii, July 13, 2009

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Rachel A. Nigh "scallywaginc" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book because of the recommendations of it on Amazon and got everything I was hoping for! This book is the best of everything a picture book should be. It is quite large (12"x16") and the pages are heavy paper with stunning photos on every page - over half are full page or both sides of the pages full. Magnificent and unique, I see many pictures here I haven't been able to find the like of online. If you want a "coffee table" book about these gorgeous islands, look no further. This hardback is worth the price and more. Great job Roger Rose, simply stunning book!