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The Philippines Rediscovered
by Stuart Naval Dee
About the Author
Born and raised as a child in the Phillippines before immigrating to Canada, the photographer returns after twenty years and has a unique perspective on this country. He has spent several months over the last five years covering dozens of places, from the bustling capital to remote, untouched wilderness areas, capturing more than 15,000 images. While he covered every region, the photographer wanted to create a more personal, intimate portrait of the country, and not the typical, tourist-oriented book nor the 'day in the life' photojournalistic coverage. He captures the stu nning beauty of the landscape and the quiet, simple beauty of the everydayscene. It is not a documentary but a celebration - the most beautiful boo k on the country.No other photographer can offer the same viewpoint. He alone has the combination of a native's natural affinity for the people, the country and its culture, and - because of his long absence - a "foreigner's" fascination and curiosity. Together with his sense of color and form, honed over the last fifteen years as a photographic artist, the body of images is truly unique - a personal impression. Through his fresh vision, foreigners and Filipinos alike 'rediscover' the Phillippines.
Short captions provide some interesting cultural, historical and anecdotalinformation. Foreword written by Corazon Aquino, the former Phillippine p resident who restored democracy to the Phillippines. Introduction written by Nick Joaquin, the National Artist and one of the most respected Filipino writers.
Book Description
A book of photographs that shows the beauty of the Phillippines as seen through the eyes of a highly-acclaimed photographer. Contains more than 250 photographs.
BOOK REVIEW
Reviewer: Marco Lorreto Diaz from Italy
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.
Reviewer: tul2pi@webzone.net from Tulsa, OK USA
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.
Reviewer: svaljr@ix.netcom.com from Houston,Texas, U.S.A.
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!)
Reviewer: Mary Shultz of Germany
Finally, a book that provocatively captures the beauty, luminosity, romance and diversity that is the Philippines...... definitely the best photo book on the country... --Mel Tobias
To Filipino eyes, some of the scenes Stuart captures with his lenses may be familiar, but in a manner that is at once so distinctive one would wish to see them again, feel them, even live with and in them.?This is the essence of a loving remembrance akin to an anthem in the heart.... --Nick Joaquin, National Artist
A true son of the Philippines, Stuart sees with an innate sense of the Filipino, the beauty of his Islands.?With their vivid color and their superb composition, his photographs inspire me....This book has a soul, and as such, it invites the viewer to see the Philippines in a very special way. The way both Filipinos and foreigners ought to see our Country. --Jaime Zobel de Ayala
Colorful, insightful... beautiful!?The best gift for anyone you would like to impress about the Philippines. --E. Juatco
An awesome book... a must-have for every Filipino household. --E. Wong
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