Waikiki
Images of Yesteryear
by Robert Thau and Robert Duren
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Given its glittering cityscape, it may be hard to believe that Waikiki – "spouting waters" – was once a sprawling marshland. Where mountain rains fell into streams that carried pure water to the sea, a rich, teeming, wetland sustained the ancient Hawaiians… Then in 1921, a controversial waterworks project commenced in Waikiki and by 1928, dredging had been completed for the Ala Wai Canal. Now, the life-giving waters were redirected and channelized and the expansive wetland became a thing of the past. Dredge spoil was used on both sides of the canal to reclaim hundreds upon hundreds of acres of land, opening Waikiki and the surrounding area to massive urbanization and development. However, Waikiki remains a place for relaxation and respite, and has become one of the world’s most famous travel destinations. Despite its changed landscape, Waikiki’s old charm lingers. Reminisce about Waikiki’s sentimental history through these images of its yesteryear. (more info)

Oahu 2007
Now and Then
by Robert Thau and Robert Duren
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This 32-page pictorial booklet, featuring the contemporary images of photographer Robert Duren and nostalgic black-and-white photographs, showcases the beauty of O‘ahu, now and then. The spectacular full-color photography will take the reader on a round-the-island tour as the stories of famous people, places, and landmarks are revealed. (more info)

Images of America: Waikiki
by Kai White and Jim Kraus
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Waikiki, literally "spouting water", is the name of what was once a lush wetland area where three mountain streams met the Pacific Ocean. Under the care of Native Hawaiians, it was a place of rich, sustainable agriculture and aquaculture. With changes brought by Western settlement, Waikiki was transformed into one of the most popular beachfront tourist destinations in the world. Ultimately, it is the authors’ hope that this book, through words and images, will help to ensure that Waikiki’s past, both good and bad, remains a part of our collective memory. (more info)

Hawaii
A Pictorial Celebration
by Ellie Crowe and Elan Penn (photographer)
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Home to spectacular volcanoes, pristine beaches, and breathtaking wilderness, Hawai‘i is a fabled land that romances us with its extraordinary beauty. However a cosmopolitan society that honors its mythical past while also living squarely in the future makes Hawai‘i more than just a pretty place to visit. Ellie Crowe’s vivid descriptions and Elan Penn’s magnificent color photographs bring to life legendary tales of love, tragedy, and triumph; the notable places where they occurred; and the remarkable people and culture found there today. (more info)

Birds
Images of Hawai‘i's Feathered Heritage
by H. Douglas Pratt
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Like its people, Hawai‘i’s avifauna represents a heritage of successive immigration. The first birds to make the young volcanic islands their home were seabirds such as boobies, albatrosses, and terns. Eventually, migratory shorebirds and waterfowl that nest in the arctic began to spend their winters in Hawai‘i. Birds: Images of Hawai‘i’s Feathered Heritage showcases 48 full-color images of Hawai‘i’s unique birds such as the Nene, Apapane, Palila, Pueo, Iwa, and Elepaio. (more info)