Time & Tide: The Islands of Tuvalu [Paperback]

Tony Wheeler (Author), Peter Bennetts (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet | Publication Date: October 2001

Tuvalu is a Pacific nation of low lying coral atolls and islands whose existence is threatened by climate change and rising sea levels. This large format, softcover, full-colour photographic essay will show the world what will surely be lost as sea levels rise: a unique culture and environment irrevocably erased. This moody and evocative portrait of the tiny island nation is a foray into previously undocumented territory – it is the kind of venture Lonely Planet has pioneered. Photographed by Peter Bennetts with text and interviews by Tony Wheeler, Time & Tide is a serenely beautiful and poignant story of our times.

• more than 120 beautiful photographs
• eleven individual profiles of Tuvaluan people from all walks of life
• extensive coverage of the history, people, culture and daily life of the nine atolls that make up the nation of Tuvalu

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

More than a portrait of a nation in crisis or a cultural document, this book articulates the flourishing optimism of a people.

About the Author

It was Tuvalu's altitude - or rather its distinct lack of altitude - which first brought internationally-acclaimed photographer Peter Bennetts to this scattering of islands. Bennetts has a keen interest in environmental issues and there is no doubt that Tuvalu is on the climate-change front line. His regular visits to Tuvalu led to contact with Prime Minister Ionatana Ionatana. Together they came up with the idea of producing a book about Tuvalu, something which could help to focus attention both on the island nation's story and its troubling challenges.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864503424
• ISBN-13: 978-1864503425
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,591,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Travel > Australia & South Pacific > South Pacific

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars simple review, March 3, 2002

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simon drysdale (aussie) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time & Tide: The Islands of Tuvalu (Paperback)

Mr Bennetts and Mr Wheeler chronicle the unique world of island life with a gentle touch of objectivity whilst acknowledging the charm of 'place' and the potential of subjective reaction by a reader. This book is a beautiful reminder that there are places other than your workstation -bigger skies than the ceiling grid and underfoot textures more surreal than nylon carpet. ENJOY!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning, January 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Time & Tide: The Islands of Tuvalu (Paperback)

beautiful photographic documentation of a nation that may soon be lost to global warming. an intimate portrait of a country and its people, culture and spirit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice!, April 18, 2011

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This review is from: Time & Tide: The Islands of Tuvalu (Paperback)

I have always been fascinated by faraway & isolated countries like Tuvalu, I have travelled a lot and i have been to the Pacific in two occasions and it is the area in the world that i like the most and this book definitely makes me enter the everyday life of this tiny in land size but beautiful country. Photos are simple & beautiful and the book is not only aimed at global warming problems. as i said most of the photos in the book are about the people and life of tuvaluans. the only thing i didn't like in the book is that the explanation of photos is at the end of the book so if you want to know where a photo has been taken or what it is about you have to go at the end of the book and check. Other than that very nice book!!!