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MEN OF HULA BOOK - SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION

#B474

Robert Cazimero & Halau Na Kamalei - 7.25"x 10.25" - 124 pages - Black & White and Color Photographs - Hardcover

In 1975, one man brought about a permanent change in the practice of hula. His name is Robert Cazimero and his vision was Halau Na Kamalei, the only male halau hula in the Hawaiian Islands. Today, Robert Cazimero is considered to be one of the most respected kumu hula of Hawaiian dance. The men of Na Kamalei perform around the world, and for 35 years, they have carried on the tradition of male hula. Through the years, Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei have blazed their journey with Hawaiian pride, dispelling deep-rooted stereotypes of grass skirt girls and coconut bras. The men of hula have swayed the heart of hula by reclaiming the masculine side of the ancient dance. Many excellent photographs! This is the revised 2011 edition.
This Limited Edition Hard cover book is numbered (from a run of 500) and has been signed by Robert Cazimero

Sale Price: $30.00

TWELVE DAYS OF HULA BOOK

#B470
A COUNTING BOOK FROM HAWAII
Beth Greenway - 8.25" x 9.25" - 30 pages - color illustrations - hardcover

"On the third day of hula my Kumu gave to me: three ti leaf skirts, two uli uli and a hula bag from a hala tree". So goes this delightful Hula twist on the famous song. Count from one to twelve as the hula bag is filled with ukulele, ginger lei, ipu heke, puili, ili ili and more! Color illustrations on every page of cute little hula girls with their hula implements and costumes.

Our Price: $15.00

TE TOKI ME TE WHAO BOOK

#B472

Clive Fugill - 7-1/4" x 9-3/4" - 150 pages - black & white illustrations - Softcover

The Story and Use of Maori Tools
This book is the culmination of more than 50 years of study, experience and collecting. It provides a complete account of Maori tools. The first part of the book explores legendary adzes and craftsmen, while the second part analyzes the location and exploitation of the principal stone resources (including basalt, obsidian and pounamu). The latter parts outline the manufacture, classification and use of the adze and the chisel, as well as the Maori drill and other tools. There are more than 80 detailed drawings and color photographs.

Our Price: $40.00

ANCIENT HAWAII BOOK

#B227

Herb Kane - 7" x 9-1/2" - 112 pages - color illustrations - Softcover

Here is the story of an ocean people who found the most remote islands on earth, how they lived, how they viewed themselves and their universe. Herb Kane's fantastically detailed, colorful paintings grace nearly every page. Sections on navigators, chiefs, kahuna, mana, makahiki, warfare, commoners, kapa, performing arts, games, food, planting, tools, etc.

Our Price: $22.00

MEN OF HULA BOOK - HARDCOVER - SALE

#B455BH

Robert Cazimero & Halau Na Kamalei - 7.5"x 10.5" - 124 pages - Black, White & Color Photographs - Hardcover

In 1975, one man brought about a permanent change in the practice of hula. His name is Robert Cazimero and his vision was Halau Na Kamalei, the only male halau hula in the Hawaiian Islands. Today, Robert Cazimero is considered to be one of the most respected kumu hula of Hawaiian dance. The men of Na Kamalei perform around the world, and for 35 years, they have carried on the tradition of male hula. Through the years, Robert Cazimero and Halau Na Kamalei have blazed their journey with Hawaiian pride, dispelling deep-rooted stereotypes of grass skirt girls and coconut bras. The men of hula have swayed the heart of hula by reclaiming the masculine side of the ancient dance. Many excellent photographs!

Sale Price: $12.00

HAWAI'I - WORD SEARCH PUZZLES BOOK

#B448
5-3/4" x 9" - 112 pages - black & white - Softcover
Test your knowledge of Hawaii and have fun with 90 different puzzles! Answers included.

Sale Price: $2.50

HAWAI'I - CROSSWORDS & WORD SEARCH PUZZLES BOOK - SALE

#B449
5-3/4" x 9" - 112 pages - black & white - Softcover
Test your knowledge of Hawaii and have fun with 90 different puzzles! Answers included.

Sale Price: $2.50

MAKING RIBBON LEIS 2 BOOK

#B331

Coryn Tanaka & May Masaki - 9" x 11" - 44 pages - color photos - Softcover

More handmade gifts of aloha

Teaches basic techniques that make it easy for both beginning and experienced ribbon lei makers to create keepsake leis. Features 20 designs for leis of lokelani, cigar flower, pansy, akulikuli, crownflower, carnation, dendrobium, ohai ali'i and many others.

Our Price: $14.00

HAW'N TROP FLOWER ARRANGING BOOK - SALE

#B343

A Step-By-Step guide

Laurie Shimizu Ide - 8-1/2" x 11" - 64 pages - Color - Softcover

This book has simple step by step detailed instructions for 32 classic and contemporary flower arrangements that even a beginner can do. Included is a photographic chart of popular tropical flowers and foilage, flower care and handling tips, flower container ideas, equipment and supplies description, an explanation of the principles of design, a color wheel, and various foilage techniques.

Sale Price: $9.50

HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PEARLS - HOLIDAY HULA CHOREOGRAPHIES

#K20X

Charmaine - 8-1/2" x 11" - 13 pages - Softcover Booklet

13 page booklet has 8 holiday hula choreographies presented with clear instructions broken down into hip and foot movements, arm and hand gestures, and song lyrics. Albums are referenced where each song is available. Designed for beginner to intermediate dancers. White Christmas, Silent Night, Santa's Hula, Hawaiian Santa, Christmas Chopsticks, Numbah One Day Of Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka, and Auld Lang Syne.

Our Price: $14.00

TREASURES OF HAWAIIAN SHEET MUSIC BOOK - OUT OF PRINT

# B469

50 FAVORITE & CLASSIC SONGS from HAWAII'S GOLDEN YEARS
for PIANO, GUITAR, UKULELE, STEEL GUITAR, all C INSTRUMENTS & VOICE

Arranged by Henry Kaleialoha Allen - 8.5" X 11" - 112 pages - Softcover

This collection of fifty songs comes from the popular era of Hawaiian music in the first half of the twentieth century. These songs were written primarily by recognized writers and arranged by well-known Hawaiian musician Henry Allen with some original songs written by Allen himself.
Entertainers of all skill levels will find this selection of sheet music an invaluable source for the piano, guitar, ukulele, steel guitar and voice. Each song is written in the key of C and there are chord structures in the back for the ukulele and the piano.
Songs included: Blue Hawaii, Hanalei Moon, Tiare Lovely flower, Mele Kalikimaka, Tiny Bubbles, Hukilau, Beautiful Kauai, I Will Remember You, Papalina Lahilahi, Puamana, In a Little Hula Heaven, Kaimana Hila and more.

Our Price: $20.00

PELE GODDESS OF HAWAIIAN VOLCANOES BOOK

#B004

Herb Kane - 7" x 9" - 64 pages - color / black & white illustrations - Softcover

The Fire Goddess Pele has a volcanic personality: an impetuous and lusty nature, jealous, unpredictable, and capable of sudden fury. Here are her fascinating myths, legends, traditions, and romances illustrated throughout with the detailed paintings and drawings of Hawaiian artist-historian Herb Kane.

Our Price: $11.00

TAHITI SYLVAIN by ADOLPHE SYLVAIN - EXOTIC PHOTOGRAPHS

#B476

Adolphe Sylvain - 12" x 9.75" x 7/8" - 160 pages - black & white photographs - Hardcover

Adolphe Sylvain (1920-1991) stopped off in Tahiti and enchanted by the beautiful landscape, welcoming people and a certain island beauty who called herself Tehani (whom he later married); he decided to stay. Sylvain's rich, skilled black-and-white images are like visions of an earthly paradise, peopled with half-clad women wearing flowers in their hair, the sun reflecting off of their glowing skin. His images capturing the timeless beauty of Tahiti, are a testament to the island's powerful magnetism. With these luscious, sensual images as evidence, it's not hard to see.
Many of the photographs fill the entire page and much of the text is in French and German.

This book is brand new. There are a few very minor scuffs to the paper jacket from shop wear.
Spine is not creased, pages are clean and corners sharp.

Our Price: $65.00

HAWAIIAN KIDS STORY YELLOW COLORING BOOK

#B078

9" x 11" - 40 pages - black & white Illustrations - Softcover

The Hawaiian Kids celebrate King Kamehameha Day! Absolutely the cutest Hawaiian pictures anywhere! Line drawings of darling boys and girls making leis, hula dancing, carving tikis, canoing, playing instruments, swimming, etc. in classic Hawaiian costumes. Story text includes Hawaiian word lessons.

Our Price: $7.00

HAWAIIAN KIDS LUAU BLUE COLORING BOOK

#B079

9" x 11" - 40 pages - black & white Illustrations - Softcover

The Hawaiian Kids Go To A Luau! Cute pictures of keiki at a luau and accompanying story. Learn to speak Hawaiian too! Hawaiian words are used throughout the book (with translations) and more words for you to learn on the back page. Line drawings of darling boys and girls making poi, surfing, dancing Tahitian and Hawaiian hula, playing the ukulele and pahu drum, etc. in tropical clothing.

Our Price: $7.00

VISIT TO HAWAII COLORING BOOK

#B382

Barbara Holm, Anne Ingram - 8-1/2"x11" - 32 pages - black & white illustrations - Softcover

Here's a wonderful book of the history of Hawaii and its people. Skillfully rendered drawings along with interesting, informative text and fun facts about Hawaii. From the birth of the islands, first Polynesian settlers to present day, here are hula dancers, ancient tiki gods, Kings and Queens, warriors, wildlife, paniolos, crafts, plants, shells, flowers, etc. Also included are links to many websites about Hawaii

Our Price: $7.00

MYTHS & LEGENDS OF HAWAII COLORING BOOK

#B345

Ben W. Holokai Jr. - 8-1/4" x 11" - 32 pages - Softcover

Myths and Legends of Hawai'i Coloring Book introduces the gods, goddesses and demigods of Hawai'i in simply told stories of cleverness and courage. For budding artists as well as students of Hawaiian culture, it is entertaining and instructive for all ages.

Our Price: $6.50

KEIKI (KIDS) DISCOVERY HAWAII ACTIVITY BOOK

#B279

8-1/2" x 11" - 24 pages - black & white illustrations - color stickers - Softcover

Fun and educational book of all kinds of puzzles, word games, mazes, and coloring activities, plus 2 full pages of color stick-ers to make a map of Hawaii, postcard, achievement award, etc. Includes hula, petroglyphs, sea life, paniolos, flowers, volcanoes, Pele, tikis, etc. Great for kid's parties!

Sale Price: $6.00

NEW POCKET HAWAIIAN DICTIONARY

#B028

Mary Pukui - 4" x 7" - 272 pages - Softcover

Over 6,000 Hawaiian words with English translations and 4,800 English words with their Hawaiian equivalent. Includes scientific and common names of plants and animals, Hawaiian equivalents for given names, numbers, practical phrases, plus a grammar and pronunciation guide.

Our Price: $9.00

LET'S LEARN MAORI BOOK

#B176

Bruce Biggs - 7" x 9" - 190 pages - Softcover

A comprehensive, self-help study course to learn the Maori language of New Zealand. Complete language reference covers the parts of speech, structure of each type of phrase, combination of phrases to form simple sentences, vocabulary, and index. (Companion CD with spoken versions of each section available separately.)

Our Price: $35.00

LET'S LEARN MAORI CD SET

#B176CD

A comprehensive, self-help study course to learn the Maori language, designed to accompany the handbook "Let's Learn Maori". Spoken versions of each section of the book are on these two CD's to facilitate correct pronunciation. The articulation is clear and precise, but a normal conversation speed is maintained to reflect good contemporary style of speech as may be heard in the Maori-speaking communities of rural New Zealand. Each example is spoken twice followed by a pause to allow repetition by the pupil. Total time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Our Price: $60.00

KEIKI HULA MANUAL

#H01M

Instructor Honua Lani - 3 written routines and translations that are especially nice for children. Includes a glossary of beginner steps and gestures, a brief history of Hawaii, children's costuming ideas, class activities, a simple language guide, and 3 complete choreograhies: Kaleponi Hula (California Hula-auana in English and Hawaiian), Kahana Kamalii (what should children do-kahiko), and That's the Hawaiian in Me (auana in English) (36 pages; 8.5" x 11"; Spiral Bound)

Our Price: $17.00

HULA PA'I MANUAL

#H07M

Instructor: Honua Lani - 5 written routines and translations using 5 different Hawaiian implements: Green Rose Hula (ili ili stones), Hawaiian War Chant (uli uli feathered gourds), Haleakala (kala'au sticks), Naka Pueo (ipu gourd drum), O Kona Hema (puili bamboo sticks). (18 pages; 8.5" x 11"; Spiral Bound)

Our Price: $17.00

HANA HOU MANUAL

#H04M

Instructor: Honua Lani - 8 routines for beginner-intermediate children and adults. The Hula (children's auana in English), Uwehe, Ami, and Slide (rock and roll style hula in English), Puamana (traditional style auana in Hawaiian), Wahine Ilikea (fair-skinned women-auana in Hawaiian), Ah My Hawaii (auana in English), Hula Breeze (auana in English), Hula Lady (contemporary style auana in English), Hula O Makee (ship on reef-auana in Hawaiian). ( 25 pages 8.5" x 11"; Spiral Bound)

Our Price: $17.00

CHRISTMAS LUAU MANUAL OF CHRISTMAS HULA ROUTINES

#H09M

Instructor: Honua Lani - 5 written holiday routines and translations for beginner-intermediate dancers. Includes a brief history of Christmas in Hawaii and Christmas costuming ideas. 5 complete choreographies for: Little Drummer Boy (kahiko), Kanaka Waiwai (religious auana in Hawaiian), Away in a Manger (sitting hula), Silent Night (standing hula in Hawaiian and English), Auld Lang Syne (auana in Hawaiian and English). (11 pages; 8.5" x 11"; Spiral Bound)

Our Price: $17.00

TAHITI ORI MANUAL

#H06M

Instructor: Honua Lani - 3 written routines and translations for beginners. Includes glossary of Tahitian steps and gestures, brief history of Tahiti, language guide, costuming, diagrams, and maps. 3 complete choreographies: Te Manu Pukarua (aparima), Tanga Tika (aparima), Bora Bora (otea-with ii ii hand tassels). (26 pages; 8.5" x 11"; Spiral Bound)

Our Price: $17.00

HOW TO PLAY THE IPU AND IPU HEKE CD

#B024CD

INSTRUCTION & EXERCISES

Anne Blankenship

Audio CD features verbal instructions for holding and playing the ipu and ipu heke, exercises for various basic and complex rhythms, ornamentals, and a chant by Lokelia Montgomery. Liner notes list each rhythm and combination taught.

Our Price: $15.00

NUMBAH ONE DAY OF CHRISTMAS BOOK

#B148

E. Magoon - 9" x 12" - 22 pages - color illustrations - Hardcover

"...my Tutu give to me, one mynah bird in one papaya tree." Here's the Hawaiian version of the holiday song "12 Days of Christmas". Illustrated with lively colorful drawings of the island way of celebrating each of the 12 days with a wild Tutu(Grandma). Includes music and lyrics for the song.

Our Price: $12.00