MuseuBishopM catalog - The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

Bishop c ata l o g
Museum
2010-2011
Press

Contents New Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Forthcoming Titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notecards & Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Children’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
History and Culture of Hawai‘i & the Pacific

• Material Culture & Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Stories, Language, & Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Hawaiian Life & Relations with the Land . . . . . . . . . . . 29
• Music & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hawaiian Flora & Fauna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
The Hawaiian Sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Classical Reprints in Hawaiian Language . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bulletins Series
• Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
• Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
• Cultural & Environmental Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
• Entomology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
• Zoology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Occasional Papers Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Press History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Submitting a Publication Proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Bishop Museum Press The Press’ distinct imprint was developed from an image associated with
the petroglyph fields on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island. The image is of a male
figure with an arch suspended over his head and intersecting with his
extended arms. The arch defines an area above the figure’s head that is
representative of the space that hold ancestral knowledge and connects
Hawaiians with their past. The imprint reflects Bishop Museum Press’
kuleana to publish books that advance the understanding of the cultural
and natural history of Hawai‘i and the Pacific in a way that honors
traditional knowledge systems as well as Western schools of thought.

Kamahoi Press Nā mo‘olelo no nā pua ‘alamea.
Stories for our precious children.

A children’s book imprint under Bishop Museum Press, kamahoi describes
delight or fascination and a sense of wonder or awe. The parts of the
word add special connotation, in that “kama” refers to people, especially
children, and “hoi” denotes interest. As a title for the young people’s book
series, Kamahoi Press carries many positive attributes, and embodies the
goals of this publishing effort.

New Releases

Ka Mo‘olelo Hiwahiwa
o Kawelo

Edited by Hiapokeikikāne Kichie Perreira

Originally serialized in the Hawaiian language newspaper
Kuokoa Home Rula from January 1909 to April 1910,
this new edition presents Ho‘oulumahiehie’s text in
modernized Hawaiian with notes and an introduction
by Native Hawaiian scholar Hiapo K. Perreira.
Ho‘oulumahiehie’s telling of the Kawelo story is the
longest and most comprehensively written in Hawaiian
on this larger-than-life historical figure, from his exploits as
a youngster to his battle for the rule of the island of Kaua‘i.

2009, 448 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-077-X / 978-1-58178-077-2, $24.95
(PA) 1-58178-088-5 / 978-1-58178-088-8, $14.95

Amy Greenwell Garden Ethnobotanical
Guide to Native Hawaiian Plants &
Polynesian-Introduced Plants

Noa Kekuewa Lincoln
With contributions by Peter Van Dyke, Brian Kiyabu,
Clyde Imada, George Staples, & Manuel Rego

Native Hawaiian plants make up a unique flora because
of the extreme isolation of the Hawaiian Islands. When
the Polynesian settlers arrived, they encountered many
plants that they did not know before. Over the course
of generations, the Hawaiian people learned how to use
the native flora to meet their needs. Along with the crops
that the settlers introduced from the South Pacific, native
plants became the basis for Hawaiian society and economy.
In addition to describing the plants and their habitats, this
guide relates the significance that native and Polynesian-
introduced plants had to traditional Hawaiian culture, and
tells how these plants are still used today.

2009, 144 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 1-58178-092-3 / 978-1-58178-095-6, $12.95

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Restoring Bishop Museum’s
Hawaiian Hall

With contributions by Samuel M. ‘Ohukani‘ōhi‘a
Gon III, Melanie Ide, Noelle M. K. Y. Kahanu,
Glenn Mason, Davianna Pōmaika‘i McGregor,
Meleanna Aluli Meyer, and Jonathan Kay
Kamakawiwo‘ole Osorio

Ho‘i hou ka wena i Kaiwi‘ula. Dawn’s golden glow
returns to Kaiwi’ula. This sneak peak into the
newly renovated Hawaiian Hall consists of a
collection of essays from various people within
the community who had a hand in the hall’s
concept and design. Illustrated with beautiful
images of artifacts, architecture, and artwork
by photographer Linny Morris.

2009, 48 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-097-4 / 978-1-58178-097-0, $9.95

Pulelehua and Māmaki

Janice Crowl
Illustrations by Harinani Orme

In the lush Hawaiian rainforest, beneath
a canopy of ‘ōhi‘a trees, native flora
and fauna live in harmony. As her time
draws near, lovely Pulelehua discovers
the māmaki that sheltered her as a child
and leaves a newborn egg on one of its
leaves. Follow along as the wise māmaki
nutures Ke Li‘i through his stages of
life, from a tiny black caterpillar to a
magnificent Kamehameha Butterfly.

2009, 32 pages, 11.25 x 9.75
(CL) 1-58178-090-7 / 978-1-58178-090-1, $14.95



New Releases

Forthcoming Titles

Mai Pa‘a I Ka Leo

Historical Voice in Hawaiian Primary
Materials, Looking Forward and
Listening Back

M. Puakea Nogelmeier

Mai Pa‘a I Ka Leo examines the formation of
the canon of Hawaiian source texts commonly
referred to in Hawaiian history and cultural
studies and their relationship to the larger
body of Hawaiian primary materials recorded
in the Hawaiian language newspapers of the
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Nogelmeier also explores current efforts
to mine this largely unexamined archive of
newspaper texts and increase accessibility
to their wealth of cultural knowledge.

Fall 2010, 286 pages
(CL) 1-58178-086-9 / 978-1-58178-086-4
(PA) 1-58178-087-7 / 978-1-58178-087-1

Hawaiian ‘Awa

Views of an Ethnobotanical Treasure

Produced by the Association for Hawaiian ‘Awa
Edited by Ed Johnston and Helen Rogers

A comprehensive illustrated guidebook to ‘awa in Hawai‘i—includes
scientific identification of Hawaiian varieties, cultural significance
including traditional and modern uses of the plant, and propagation
and preparation information for the home gardener.

Fall 2010
(PA) 1-58178-107-5 / 978-1-58178-107-6

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Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian Hall

Ho‘i Hou Ka Wena I Kaiwi‘ula

Edited by Tamara Moan and Sally-Jo Bowman
Photography by Linny Morris

Hawaiian Hall has stood as one of Bishop Museum’s earliest buildings
and its spiritual center since its completion in 1903. Built as a primary
exhibition gallery, Hawaiian Hall continues to share the heart of the
museum’s collection of Hawaiian artifacts that illustrate the Islands’
unique historical progression. As well as being a showpiece of Victorian
architecture, its design incorporates familiar symbols of Hawai‘i and its
spaces display some of the most precious and mana-filled objects of
the Islands.

Spring 2011
(CL) 1-58178-105-9 / 978-1-58178-105-2
(PA) 1-58178-106-9 / 978-1-58178-106-9

Legend of the Gourd

Adapted and illustrated by Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried

In the district of Ka‘ū, spread across the Kamā‘oa Plain, live the
Children of the Gourd. This magical tale delves into the past
to reveal how the people of this region came to be named.
Loebel-Fried beautifully depicts the love story between two
ali‘i and the miracle that comes to pass after a tragic death.

Fall 2010, 36 pages
(CL) 1-58178-103-2 / 978-1-58178-103-8

Kili and the Singing Snails

Janice Crowl
Illustrated by Harinani Orme

On Lā Ho‘iho‘i Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, Kili and his grandmother
make their way to Kaniakapupu, Kamehamheha III’s summer residence,
to celebrate. During one of the biggest lu‘au ever held in Hawai‘i,
Kili follows a butterfly into the Nu‘uanu forests, where he stumbles
upon the famous singing snails. Crowl weaves a wonderful tale
about these native treasures that exist nowhere else in the world.

Fall 2010, 36 pages
(CL) 1-58178-104-0 / 978-1-158178-104-5



Forthcoming Titles

Notecards & Posters

Kapa Kuiki

Quilts from the Bernice Pauahi
Bishop Museum Collection

Photography by David Franzen

Hawaiian quilts, like many treasures made by Hawaiian hands,
are beautiful expressions of an admiration of nature, a sentiment
of loyalty and respect, or a delightful thought that rests in one’s
memory. Bishop Museum cares for forty hand-made quilts, ten of
which are showcased in this notecard set.

Fall 2010, 20 notecards (two each of ten images) + envelopes, 5.25 x 5.25
Additional postage necessary
1-58178-108-3 / 978-1-58178-108-3

Hats of Hawai‘i

From the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Collection

Photography by David Franzen

With the arrival of foreigners to Hawai‘i’s shores, Western-style
headwear became a novel addition to a native wardrobe,
progressing from simple bonnets and small hats to more elaborate
affairs. The images included here provide a sampling of the beauty and
creativity of this remarkable art form in the Islands, as well as a glimpse
into the richness and diversity of Bishop Museum’s cultural collections.

2008, 8 notecards + envelopes, 5 x 7
1-58178-093-1 / 978-1-58178-093-2, $12.95

Botanical Illustrations from the
Angus Collection Notecard Set

Donald Hibbard Angus was one of Hawai‘i’s most important collectors
of Hawaiian and Pacific island art. Between 1992 and 1995, Angus
donated approximately 1,300 botanical illustrations from the 16th
through 19th centuries to Bishop Museum. Included in this set is a
sampling of six images from this impressive collection including
plumeria, hibiscus, bird of paradise, gardenia, and calla lily.

2008, 12 notecards (two each of six images) + envelopes, 4 x 6
1-58178-075-3 / 978-1-58178-075-8, $9.95

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Bishop Museum Art Collection
Notecard Set

Features twelve images from the famed
Bishop Museum art collection including Banko’s
1889 portrait of Princess Ka‘iulani; Enoch Wood
Perry, Jr.’s Manoa Valley from Waikiki (ca. 1865);
Charles Furneaux’s Wild Banana Trees Illuminated
by Volcanic Fire; three John Webber images, and
other works by Louis Choris, Federigo de Madrazo
y Kuntz, D. Howard Hitchcock, and other noted
artists of the time. Comes in a beautifully-designed
keepsake gift box.

2008, 24 notecards (two each of twelve images) + envelopes, 5 x 7
1-58178-076-1 / 978-1-58178-076-5, $16.95

Lono’s Garden Notecard Set

Artwork by Caren Loebel-Fried

Beautifully designed notecard set featuring artwork from
Lono and the Magical Land Beneath the Sea. Set includes
two each of six images highlighting traditional Hawaiian
food plants. Ethnobotanical information provided by Amy
Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is included on each card.

2006, 12 notecards (two each
of six images) + envelopes, 4 x 6
1-58178-064-8 / 978-1-58178-064-2, $9.95

Surfing Notecard Set

Bishop Museum Archives

Features an incredible selection of images
from the bestselling book. Trivia and historical
information on each image is provided by
Museum archivist DeSoto Brown. Boxed set
includes 20 notecards, each with a different
image, plus 21 envelopes.

2006, 20 notecards + envelopes, 5 x 7
1-58178-065-6 / 978-1-58178-065-9, $14.95



Notecards & Posters

Posters

Ho‘ohuli: An Overturning, Manaiakalani, Maui’s
A Change Fishhook

Based on the prophecy of Kapihe, this The original contemporary acrylic art piece
mural was created by over a dozen Native was done by Al Lagunero and hangs in
Hawaiian high school students and guided Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian Hall.
by Meleanna Meyer. The original artwork can
be seen in Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian Hall. 2009, Art print, 24 x 36
1-58178-102-4 / 978-1-58178-102-1, $24.95
2009, Art print, 24 x 36
1-58178-101-6 / 978-1-58178-101-4, $24.95

Hawaiian Hall Architecture Hawaiian Hall Artifacts

Photography by Linny Morris Photography by Linny Morris

2009, Art print, 16 x 24 2009, Art print, 16 x 24
1-58178-099-0 / 978-1-58178-099-4, $16.95 1-58178-100-8 / 978-1-58178-100-7, $16.95

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Bernice Pauahi Bishop Breadfruit

Federigo de Madrazo y Kuntz (1815–1894) Margaret Girvin Gillin

1887; Oil on canvas (1833–1915)
2008, Art print, 18 x 24
1-58178-083-4 / 978-1-58178-083-3, $16.95 Ca. 1880; Oil on wood board
2008, Art print, 18 x 24
1-58178-081-8 / 978-1-58178-081-9, $16.95

Diamond Head from Waikiki Man of the Sandwich
Islands, dancing
Enoch Wood Perry, Jr.
John Webber (1752–1793)
(1831–1915)
Ca. 1780; Graphite, ink and wash
Ca. 1865; Oil on canvas 2008, Art print,18 x 24
2008, Art print, 24 x 36 1-58178-078-8 / 978-1-58178-078-9, $16.95
1-58178-080-X / 978-1-58178-080-2, $24.95



Notecards & Posters

Man of the Sandwich Sailing Canoes Off Niihau
Islands, half face tattooed
John Webber (1752–1793)
John Webber (1752–1793)
Ca. 1778; Ink and watercolor
Ca. 1778; Graphite, ink and wash 2008, Art print, 18 x 24
2008, Art print, 18 x 24 1-58178-082-6 / 978-1-58178-082-6, $16.95
1-58178-079-6 / 978-1-58178-079-6, $16.95

Manoa Valley from Waikiki The Beach at Waikiki

Enoch Wood Perry, Jr. D. Howard Hitchcock

(1831–1915) (1861–1943)

Ca. 1865; Oil on canvas Ca. 1896; Oil on canvas
2008, Art print, 24 x 36 2008, Art print, 24 x 36
1-58178-084-2 / 978-1-58178-084-0, $24.95 1-58178-085-0 / 978-1-58178-085-7, $24.95

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The Royal Lineages of Hawai‘i

Excellent as a gift for the home or office, The Royal Lineages of Hawai‘i captures eight generations
of Hawaiian ali‘i. This stunning, one-of-a-kind poster is perfect for anyone interested in the
history of Hawai‘i.

Four-color, matte finish, 24 x 36
1-58178-017-6 / 978-1-58178-017-8, $19.95

Map of the Island of Hawaii

Bishop Museum Archives

This limited full-color reproduction of a
hand-tinted 1928 Hawaii Territory Survey
Map is just one of the many treasures that
can be found in the Bishop Musuem Archives.
Map of the Island of Hawaii depicts the
ahupua‘a, traditional Hawaiian land divisions,
of the Big Island.

2006, Four-color, matte finish, 24 x 28.5
1-58178-057-5 / 978-1-58178-057-4, $19.95

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Notecards & Posters

Children’s Books

Kamahoi Press

Naupaka

Nona Beamer
Illustrations by Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried
Hawaiian translation by Kaliko Beamer-Trapp
Music by Keola Beamer

Naupaka was written by the late beloved
Hawaiian cultural treasure, Aunty Nona Beamer.
In this loving testament to her legacy of
storytelling, Aunty Nona tells of a time long,
long ago, when a romance blossomed between
Naupaka, a kind and beautiful Hawaiian princess,
and Kau‘i, a handsome and gentle commoner.
Alas, the gods did not approve of their romance
and they separated, Naupaka remaining in the
mountains and Kau‘i returning to the seashore.
To this day, the naupaka blossoms of the
mountains and the sea bloom in perfect halves.

* Winner of the 2009 Aesop Prize for Children’s
Folklore

2008, 32 pages, with audio CD
(CL) 1-58178-089-3 / 978-1-58178-089-5, $14.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

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Learning with Aloha

Guidebook for Principals and
Teachers – Worldwide

Keith E. Beery
Afterword by Kawehi Lucas

Learning with Aloha is a highly productive
educational model that can and should
be used throughout the United States and
in other countries to increase academic
achievement as well as social and personal
growth. Author and educator Keith Beery
thoroughly explains the cross-age learning
process, why it works, and gives tangible,
real-world examples and exercises to help
those teaching at all levels utilize these
strategies on behalf of students, teachers,
and administrators alike.

2008, 28 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-071-0 / 978-1-58178-071-0, $9.95

Hawaiian and English
Cross-Age Learning
Picture Vocabulary Book

Translations by Kawika Kapahulehua

Over 850 words to describe everyday items
in the Hawaiian language are offered with
simple pictures that children can color in
and learn from. Translated by Ni‘ihau native
and Hōkūle‘a captain Kawika Kapahulehua,
children and adults alike will be able to
develop their Hawaiian vocabulary with
this excellent introduction to the language.

2006, 64 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-050-8 / 978-1-58178-050-5, $9.95

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Children’s Books – Kamahoi Press

Good Guys, Bad Guys

Hawai‘i Wildlife Coloring
& Activity Book

Brad Evans and Neal Evenhuis

Children from Hawai‘i and those from around
the world will take delight in finding out the
“good guys” and the “bad guys” of Hawai‘i’s
wildlife. Packed with pictures, games,
puzzles, and fun, kids will learn the difference
between native plants and animals and those
introduced to Hawai‘i from other places
around the world.

2005, 24 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-040-0 / 978-1-58178-040-6, $4.95

Bishop Museum
Coloring & Activity Book

Brad Evans

Bishop Museum furthers its commitment
to educating the children of Hawai‘i with
its first coloring and activity book! Full of
fun activities, kids will spend hours learning
about Bishop Museum and Hawaiian culture.
Includes brief descriptions of things children
can see and experience while visiting the
museum.

2004, 24 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-034-6 / 978-1-58178-034-5, $4.95

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Pua Polū, the Pretty Blue
Hawaiian Flower

Nona Beamer
Illustrations by Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried
Hawaiian translation by Kaliko
Beamer-Trapp
Music by Keola Beamer

Pua Polū is the tale of a curious little koali,
a morning glory, who is determined to see
everything going on around her. Against
her mother’s advice, Pua Polu stays awake
long after the sun has set and the rest of
her family has gone to sleep. She discovers
that the night is a strange and lonely place,
and learns a valuable lesson about family
and the cycles of life.

2005, 32 pages, 9.25 x 10, with audio CD
(CL) 1-58178-041-9 / 978-1-58178-041-3, $14.95

Lono and the Magical
Land Beneath the Sea

Adapted and illustrated by
Caren Ke‘ala Loebel-Fried

Join Lono, a Hawaiian fisherman, as he discovers
an enchanted land beneath the ocean waves
that is filled with abundant food plants and
gains the knowledge to grow them for the
people of his island home. This story is based
on Mary Kawena Pukui’s translation of “Moolelo
Kahiko no Kumuhonua,” found in the Bishop
Museum Archives.

2006, 26 pages, 9.25 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-055-9 / 978-1-58178-055-0, $14.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

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Children’s Books – Kamahoi Press

Akua Hawai‘i

Hawaiian Gods and Their Stories

Text by Kimo Armitage
Illustrations by Solomon Enos

Hawaiian gods possess wondrous abilities, with humble mortals
invoking their names to call upon their superhuman powers
for help and guidance. Akua Hawai‘i offers simple stories of
creation, duty, love, and hope that provide not only a better
understanding of the gods, but also demonstrate important
lessons about life that still remain today.

2005, 64 pages, 9 x 12
(CL) 1-58178-042-7 / 978-1-58178-042-0, $16.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

The Legend of Kuamo‘o Mo‘okini
and Hamumu the Great Whale

Leimomi Mo‘okini Lum
Illustrations by Kathleen Kam

The legend of the incredible Mo‘okini Heiau, a 1,500-
year-old temple on the island of Hawai‘i, comes to life
in this book. Current Kahuna Nui Leimomi Mo‘okini Lum
recounts the wonderful and inspirational legend of the
priest Kuamo‘o, as he journeys to the Kohala coast on
top of Hamumu the great whale and enlists the help of
local villagers to build the sacred temple.

2004, 24 pages, 11 x 8.5
(CL) 1-58178-036-2 / 978-1-58178-036-9, $14.95

He Mau Nane Hawai‘i 15

Hawaiian Riddles

Kimo Armitage
Illustrations by Meleanna Aluli Meyer

Children will delight in this small collection of traditional
Hawaiian riddles. Presented in Hawaiian with English
translations, children from Hawai‘i and those from around
the world can learn about Hawaiian culture and wisdom
through these simple riddles.

2004, 24 pages, 8 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-035-4 / 978-1-58178-035-2, $8.95

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Lua

Art of the Hawaiian Warrior

Richard K. Paglinawan, Mitchell Eli,
Moses Kalauokalani, and Jerry Walker

The ancient art of lua has played an intricate role in
Hawaiian culture. Now for the first time ever, Lua:
Art of the Hawaiian Warrior, offers an introduction
to the history, philosophy, techniques, weapons,
attire, and current training practices of the Hawaiian
combat method that was considered a “lost art”
by the late 20th century. An essential resource for
students of Hawaiian history and culture.

2006, 176 pages, 10.25 x 9.25
(CL) 1-58178-058-3 / 978-1-58178-058-1, $29.95
(PA) 1-58178-028-1 / 978-1-58178-028-4, $19.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

Kepelino’s Traditions of Hawaii

Edited by Martha Beckwith

Kepelino, like Native Hawaiian historians Malo,
Kamakau, and Papa ‘Ī‘ī, worked in the mid-19th
century to record Hawaiian historical, cultural, and
religious knowledge for future generations. Originally
published in 1932, this new reprint includes the
original Hawaiian and English text edited by Martha
Beckwith, along with notes by Mary Kawena Pukui
and a new introduction by contemporary Native
Hawaiian scholar Noelani Arista.

Bishop Museum Bulletin 95
2007, 216 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-060-5 / 978-1-58178-060-4, $24.95
(PA) 1-58178-062-1 / 978-1-58178-062-8, $16.95

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Material Culture & Traditions

Ka ‘Oihana Lawai‘a

Hawaiian Fishing Traditions

Daniel Kahā‘ulelio
Tranlsated by Mary Kawena Pukui
Edited by M. Puakea Nogelmeier

Ka ‘Oihana Lawai‘a is perhaps the most detailed narrative
pertaining to fishing customs, sources of fish, and methods
of procurement. Written by Daniel Kahā‘ulelio, a native
fisherman of the Lahaina region, this narrative appeared
in 1902 as a series of articles in the Hawaiian language
newspaper Ka Nupepa Kuokoa. Kahā‘ulelio provides readers
with a vast knowledge of locations, practices, methods,
and beliefs of native fisherpeople of the Maui region.

2006, 348 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-038-9 / 978-1-58178-038-3, $22.95

Nā Mo‘olelo Lomilomi

The Traditions of Hawaiian
Massage and Healing

Edited by R. Makana Risser Chai

Anyone who wants to read about lomilomi, the Hawaiian
art of healing, must search long and hard to glean small
pieces of information. In her book, Chai compiles almost
every piece of historical text related to lomilomi into one
book. An invaluable resource, this book is great for students
and practitioners who want to know the historical roots, the
cultural context, and the diversity of lomilomi.

2005, 156 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 1-58178-046-X / 978-1-58178-046-8, $16.95

Bishop Museum and the 17
Changing World of Hawaii

Nelson Foster

The story of Hawai‘i and Bishop Museum as they journey
together into the 21st century. Stunning, full-color photographs
of artifacts, cultural objects, art, and archival materials from
Bishop Museum’s collections — many rarely seen —illustrate
this fascinating look at Hawaiian culture, history, and evolution.

1993, 96 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-930897-77-3 / 978-0-930897-77-2, $19.95

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Arts and Crafts of Hawaii

Sir Peter H. Buck (Te Rangi Hiroa)

Arts and Crafts of Hawaii stands alone as the
definitive resource on Hawaiian material culture.
Meticulously detailed and well illustrated, Buck
guides the reader through every major element
of Hawaiian life, providing detailed descriptions
of traditional objects, methods of construction,
and traditional use. As a testimony to Buck’s
scholarship and attention to detail, many
descriptions are specific enough to allow
modern artisans to recreate these works.
Now, over 45 years after the original release
of this seminal work, Arts and Crafts of Hawaii
can again be enjoyed as a singular masterpiece.

2003, 624 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-027-3 / 978-1-58178-027-7, $34.95
(PA) 1-58178-026-5 / 978-1-58178-026-1, $29.95

Single Chapters Fishing (VII)

*Unlisted chapters are out of print. 1964, 78 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-910240-40-X /
Food (I) 978-0-910240-40-6, $8.95

1964, 83 pages, 7 x 10 Religion (XI)
(PA) 0-910240-34-5 /
978-0-910240-34-5, $8.95 1964, 77 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-910240-44-2 /
Houses (II) 978-0-910240-44-4, $8.95

1964, 52 pages, 7 x 10 Ornaments
(PA) 0-910240-35-3 / and Personal
978-0-910240-35-2, $8.95 Adornments (XII)

Plaiting (III) 1964, 40 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-910240-45-0 /
1964, 39 pages, 7 x 10 978-0-910240-45-1, $8.95
(PA) 0-910240-36-1 /
978-0-910240-36-9, $8.95 Index (XIV)

Twined Baskets (IV) 1964, 19 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-910240-47-7 /
1964, 33 pages, 7 x 10 978-0-910240-47-5, $4.95
(PA) 0-910240-37-X /
978-0-910240-37-6, $8.95

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Material Culture & Traditions

Fragments of
Hawaiian History

John Papa ‘Ī‘ī
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui
Edited by Dorothy Barrère

A compilation of writings by John Papa
‘Ī‘ī selected from articles he wrote for the
Hawaiian language newspaper Ka Nupepa
Kuokoa between 1866 and 1870. ‘Ī‘ī wrote
with authority on a broad range of historical
and cultural subjects as well as on matters
of the greatest concern to the Hawaiians of
his day. He presents personal experiences
as well as an abundance of details about
events and customs. His writings are a unique
and invaluable record, describing life under
the Kamehamehas with the authority of a
firsthand witness and revealing the pattern
of Hawaiian culture as it actually happened.

Special Publication 70
1959, 212 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-910240-31-0 / 978-0-910240-31-4, $14.95

Hawaiian Antiquities

Mo‘olelo Hawai‘i

David Malo
Translated by Nathaniel B. Emerson

Hawaiian Antiquities is a singular account of
Hawaiian culture and society in pre-Christian
times. Malo’s engrossing work, completed in
1839, tells of the material world, and activities
of his people, as well as their origins, myths,
and beliefs. David Malo stands with Samuel
Kamakau and John Papa ‘Ī‘ī as one of the three
most significant Native Hawaiian historians
of the 19th century. Hawaiian Antiquities is
a classic and deserves a place in the library
of any serious student of Hawaiian history.

Special Publication 2
1951, 302 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-910240-15-9 / 978-0-910240-15-4, $19.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 19

“The ‘aumakua and the kumupa‘a ancestral deities were the
‘guardian angels’ of men, anela kia‘i kino. When a man
died, his ‘aumakua or kumupa‘a took charge of him after
death…. So it was in ancient times, and so it is today.”

– The ‘Aumakua, Ancestral Deities

Ka Po‘e Kahiko

The People of Old

Samuel M. Kamakau
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui
Edited by Dorothy B. Barrère

In Ka Po‘e Kahiko, Kamakau documents the
fundamental principles underlying the
daily activities of Hawaiian life. Focusing
in particular on the spiritual and religious
aspects, the organization of Hawaiian society
as a whole and that of each class is discussed.
Kamakau delves into the history of ‘anā‘anā
(true magic) and hana‘ino (sorcery) and
provides historical examples.

Special Publication 51
1992, 174 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-81-1 / 978-0-930897-81-9, $15.95

Samuel Mānaiakalani Kamakau (1815–1876)
was one of the prominent Native Hawaiian
scholars of the 19th century. Kamakau attended
Lahainaluna Seminary on Maui, where he later
taught and was active in politics, serving several
terms in the Legislature as a representative of
various districts on Maui and O‘ahu. Kamakau’s
series on Hawaiian history and culture originally
appeared in the weekly Hawaiian language
newspapers, Ka Au ‘Oko‘a and Ka Nupepa
Ku‘oko‘a from 1866–1871.

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Material Culture & Traditions

The Works of the
People of Old

Na Hana a ka Po‘e Kahiko

Samuel M. Kamakau
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui
Edited by Dorothy B. Barrère

Kamakau examines the material culture of
his ancestors, with a particular eye on the
customs of the common people. He describes
the cultivation of food and other plants used
by the Hawaiians, such as olonā for nets and
rope, and hue ‘awa‘awa (bitter gourds) for
containers. The rich Hawaiian tradition of
fish farming is documented, as well as the
elaborate rituals of canoe making, kapa (bark
cloth) making, and house construction.

Special Publication 61
1992, 178 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-82-X / 978-0-930897-82-6, $15.95

Tales and Traditions
of the People of Old

Nā Mo‘olelo a ka Po‘e Kahiko

Samuel M. Kamakau
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui
Edited by Dorothy B. Barrèrre

In this final volume, Kamakau takes the reader
on a tour of the islands, stopping along the
way to tell tales associated with various sites.
The stories, some full of mischief, bring to
life the ancestral chiefs and gods of Hawai‘i.
Kamakau describes the origins of Hawai‘i
and its people, taking pains to trace the
genealogies of the chiefs.

Special Publication 94
1993, 196 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 0-930897-44-7 / 978-0-930897-44-4, $24.95
(PA) 0-930897-71-4 / 978-0-930897-71-0, $15.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 21

Hawaiian Cordage

Catherine C. Summers

This thorough examination of Hawaiian
cordage adds considerably to our knowledge
of traditional Hawaiian material and is an
indispensable resource for both scholars and
the artisan of today who wish to faithfully
utilize the methods and materials of
traditional Hawaiians.
Pacific Anthropological Records 39

1990, 144 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-930897-49-8 / 978-0-930897-49-9, $24.95

Material Culture

The J. S. Emerson Collection of
Hawaiian Artifacts

Catherine C. Summers

The J. S. Emerson collection of Hawaiian
artifacts is among Bishop Museum’s largest
Hawaiian ethnological collections and
includes some of the finest examples of
pre- and post-contact objects. Much of its
value lies in Emerson’s faithful recording
of circumstances in which he recollected
the objects and as much as he could learn
of their history, construction, and use.

1999, 142 pages, 9 x 12
(CL) 1-58178-006-0 / 978-1-58178-006-2, $40.00
(PA) 1-58178-007-9 / 978-1-58178-007-9, $30.00

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Material Culture & Traditions

The Hawaiian Grass House
in Bishop Museum

Catherine C. Summers

One of the last surviving authentic traditional
Hawaiian dwellings was reconstructed at
the turn of the century and is preserved
at Bishop Museum. Catherine Summers
has documented the history of this house,
thatched with pili grass. Included are sketches
of lashing and thatching techniques, along
with revealing photographs taken during
various stages of construction.

Special Publication 80
1988, 53 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-27-7 / 978-0-930897-27-7, $2.95

Outrigger Canoes of Bali
and Madura, Indonesia

Adrian Horridge

Focused on Indonesian outrigger canoes, this
authoritative volume discusses the origins
and construction, how they were rigged and
sailed, and their significance to the hundreds
of thousands of Indonesians that rely on craft
as a way of life.

Special Publication 77
1987, 178 pages, 7 x 9.5
(CL) 0-930897-20-X / 978-0-930897-20-8, $11.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 23

Stories, Language,
& Song

“Ua lehulehu a manomano ka ‘ikena a ka Hawai‘i.”

Great and numerous is the knowledge of the Hawaiians.

(2814)

‘Ōlelo No‘eau

Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical Sayings

Collected, annotated, and translated
by Mary Kawena Pukui
Artwork by Dietrich Varez

Considered the finest compendium of
traditional Hawaiian insight and lore handed
down through generations of oral tradition.
‘Ōlelo No‘eau contains an astounding collection
of more than 3,000 proverbial and poetical
sayings, in both Hawaiian and English
translation, that display the knowledge,
compassion, foibles, humor, morality, and
beliefs of the Hawaiian people.

Special Publication 71
1983, 372 pages, 8.5 x 11
(CL) 0-910240-92-2 / 978-0-910240-92-5, $39.95
(PA) 0-910240-93-0 / 978-0-910240-93-2, $29.95

As one of Hawai‘i’s most prominent and
well-loved Hawaiian scholars, Mary Kawena
Pukui is attributed with a legacy evidenced
in the immense collection of translations,
audio recordings, personal recollections and
compilations of words, place names, sayings
and stories of Hawai‘i that continue to inspire
and educate to this day. It is through her varied
works that Tutu Kawena continues to teach
us about Hawai‘i’s culture, “what we have had
here and lost, and what we still retain.”

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Stories, Language, and Song

Folktales of Hawai‘i

He Mau Ka‘ao Hawai‘i

Collected, translated, and annotated
by Mary Kawena Pukui

A selection of 44 traditional Hawaiian
folktales, many presented both in Pukui’s
original Hawaiian and in English translation.
Their sequence reflects the order of
traditional hula presentations, beginning
with stories about the gods, followed by
those of chiefs, and then tales of ordinary
people. These mo‘olelo—part of the culture
and place that engendered them—provide
entertainment as well as an opportunity
to gain a deeper understanding of the rich
cultural tradition of Hawai‘i.

Special Publication 87
1995,160 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-43-9 / 978-0-930897-43-7, $15.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

Nā Mele Welo

Songs of Our Heritage

Collected, translated, and annotated
by Mary Kawena Pukui

More than 80 traditional Hawaiian mele
(songs and chants) collected and recorded in
the 1920s by Helen H. Roberts and preserved
in the Roberts Mele Collection at Bishop
Museum. Each mele is presented in Hawaiian,
with English translation and annotation.
Pukui evokes the beauty and poetry of
these Hawaiian compositions in her faithful
translations.

Special Publication 88
1995, 238 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-87-0 / 978-0-930897-87-1, $21.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 25

Keaomelemele

The Legend of
Keaomelemele

Moses Manu
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui
and M. Puakea Nogelmeier

Moses Manu entices readers past and present with this
introduction to the legend of Keaomelemele, published
in 31 installments of the Hawaiian language newspaper
Ka Nupepa Kuokoa in 1884–1885, translated into English
primarily by Hawaiian scholar and teacher Mary Kawena
Pukui. Her skill in capturing the nuance in Hawaiian
language and the charm of this particular tale
is unchallenged.

2002, 176 pages, 10.5 x 8
(PA) 1-58178-016-8 / 978-1-58178-016-1, $23.00

He Lei no ‘Emalani

Chants for Queen Emma
Kaleleonālani

Compiled, edited, and
translated in part by
M. Puakea Nogelmeier

This book presents the largest collection of Hawaiian poetic
compositions written for Queen Emma Kaleleonālani, the
wife of Kamehameha IV. The 204 mele give readers invaluable
and unique perspectives into the life and times of the
queen. The songs were gathered from 19th-century Hawaiian
language newspapers, as well as unpublished collections
in the Bishop Museum and Hawai‘i State Archives, many
handwritten on loose sheafs of paper dating back over
one and a half centuries. A valuable resource for historians,
anthropologists, and the Hawaiian-language audience.

2001, 372 pages, 10.5 x 8
(CL) 1-58178-009-5 / 978-1-58178-009-3, $40.00
(PA) 1-58178-010-9 / 978-1-58178-010-9, $25.00

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Stories, Language, and Song

A Legendary Tradition
of Kamapua‘a, the
Hawaiian Pig-God

Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa
Artwork by Dietric Varez

Kamapua‘a, the Hawaiian pig-god, can
change his body at will. One moment he is
a virile youth, tempting women; in the next
he is a giant boar, ruthlessly devouring
enemies. This work is an insightful, thoroughly
annotated translation of “He Mo‘olelo Ka‘ao
o Kamapua‘a,” a complex and thoroughly
enjoyable version of the Kamapua‘a epic
that appeared in the Hawaiian language
newspaper Ka Leo o ka Lahui in 1891.

Special Publication 89
1996, 161 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 0-930897-92-7 / 978-0-930897-92-5, $19.95
(PA) 0-930897-60-9 / 978-0-930897-60-4, $14.95

The O‘ahu Exploits
of Kamapua‘a, the
Hawaiian Pig-God

Collette Leimomi Akana
Artwork by Dietric Varez

Kamapua‘a, the deified Robin Hood of
Hawaiian legend, takes us on another thrilling
adventure, this time across his homeland,
O‘ahu, where he boldly defies all law and
authority for the pursuit of justice and equality
for his family. Challenging a supernatural dog
for his grandfather and stealing the chief’s
feather cape, fine mats, and tapas for his
female elders, the shape-shifting trickster
teaches us that one’s family obligation must
always be kept at the heart of all deeds.

2004, 164 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-033-8 / 978-1-58178-033-8, $19.95
(PA) 1-58178-032-X / 978-1-58178-032-1, $14.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 27

Māui, the Mischief Maker

As told and illustrated by Dietrich Varez
Edited by Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa

The myth of the demi-god Māui in the
pantheon of Hawaiian deities is told vividly
and with careful attention to authenticity.
Māui’s exploits, beginning with his mysterious
birth, boisterous infancy, and long sea voyage
wrapped in his mother’s hair, are full of
surprise, humor, and mystery.

1991, 84 pages, 9 x 11
(CL) 0-930897-53-6 / 978-0-930897-53-6, $16.00

Pele, the Fire Goddess

As told by Dietrich Varez and
Pua Kanaka‘ole Kanahele
Illustrated by Dietrich Varez

A simple, powerful, and authentic telling of
the ancient myth of Pele, the fire goddess of
Kīlauea volcano. Like Māui, the Mischief Maker,
the tale is illustrated with Varez’s magnificent
block prints. Both Pele and Māui are enjoyed
by children and adults alike.

1991, 52 pages, 9 x 11
(CL) 0-930897-52-8 / 978-0-930897-52-9, $16.00

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Stories, Language, and Song

Hawaiian Liwfeit&h RtheelaLtiaonnds

Heart of a Hero: Charles Reed Bishop

Peter Galuteria
Illustrated by Robin Yoko Racoma

Charles Reed Bishop, fondly remembered as the husband
of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, was also one of Hawai‘i’s
great philanthropists in the 19th century. From his early
years in New York, to his time in the islands, and his final
years in San Francisco, Bishop lived a life of faith, hard
work, caring, and service to others. His noble deeds and
worthy achievements touched the lives of numerous
people in his time, and that legacy continues on today
in various organizations and establishments. In Heart of
a Hero, author Peter Galuteria has diligently researched,
documented, and presented Bishop’s story.

2009, 176 pages, 7 x 8.5
(PA) 1-58178-094-0 / 978-1-58178-094-9, $14.95

Moku o Lo‘e 29

A History of Coconut Island

P. Christiaan Klieger
With Philip Helfrich and Jo-Ann Leong

From fantasy paradise to world-class facility
for marine biology, the little island found in
Kāne‘ohe Bay has a rich, colorful history. Klieger
weaves together the interesting story of Moku
o Lo‘e, or Coconut Island as it is better known,
from the early days as part of the ahupua‘a of He‘eia, its passage to various owners including
Christian Holmes and Edwin Pauley, and its development as a research institution for the
University of Hawai‘i.

2007, 288 pages, 11 x 8.5
(CL) 1-58178-072-9 / 978-1-58178-072-7, $39.95
(PA) 1-58178-048-6 / 978-1-58178-048-2, $24.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

www.bishopmuseum.org/press

Barefoot on Lava

The Journals and Correspondence
of Naturalist R.C.L. Perkins in Hawai‘i,
1892–1901

Edited by Neal L. Evenhuis

British naturalist Robert Cyril Layton Perkins
was sent to the Hawaiian Islands to survey
the land animals (mainly birds, insects, and
snails) for the Royal Society and the British
Association for the Advancement of Science
in 1892. His exploits and the results of his
explorations soon became legendary and
remain today a foundation of knowledge
for Hawaiian biologists. This collection of his
journals and notes is an essential reference
to biologists of all disciplines in helping
understand what Hawai‘i was like more than
a century ago, when the natural Hawaiian
landscape and its occupants were much
different than they are today.

Bulletin in Zoology 7
2007, 412 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-061-3 / 978-1-58178-061-1, $29.95

Pacific Island Names

A Map and Name Guide
to the New Pacific

Lee S. Motteler

First published 20 years ago, Pacific Island
Names has become an essential reference
and the official source for standard rendering
of the names of the myriad islands in the
oceanic Pacific. This fully revised second
edition features new island maps throughout
and a comprehensive index including variant
names assigned by early European explorers
as well as local native spellings not yet
considered official.
Bulletin in Cultural & Environmental Studies 2

2006, 104 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-930897-12-9 / 978-0-930897-12-3, $14.95

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Lost Maritime Cultures

China and the Pacific

Edited by Tianlong Jiao

Lost Maritime Cultures features the
extraordinary archaeological discoveries
found in southeast China over the past
half century. Research indicates that these
“lost” civilizations, which came to light
in the early 20th century, may be the
ancestors of the Austronesians. From
unique pottery to splendid jade pieces,
this full-color catalogue showcases
artifacts from some of the ancient
maritime civilizations that flourished
along the coast of China thousands
of years ago.

2007, 219 pages, 9 x 12
(CL) 1-58178-063-X / 978-1-58178-063-5, $49.95

Surfing

Images from Bishop Museum Archives

DeSoto Brown

First in a new series of pictorials from the Bishop
Museum Archives, Surfing offers over 120 images
from Hawai‘i’s surfing history. Filled with some
of the most famous pictures of wave riding and
wave riders in Hawai‘i, the book also contains
many images that have never been published.
Famed Hawaiian archivist DeSoto Brown expertly
weaves these beautiful images of our surfing
history with stories and captions that offer insight
into Hawai‘i’s homegrown sport.

2006, 156 pages, 8 x 9
(PA) 1-58178-043-5 / 978-1-58178-043-7, $14.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 31

Hawai‘i’s Pioneer Botanist

Dr. William Hillebrand,
His Life & Letters

Ursula H. Meier

Dr. William Hillebrand (1849–1886) takes his place as one of
the most influential foreigners in the Hawaiian Islands in this
fascinating biography. Hillebrand was an accomplished medical
doctor, having been chief physician at Queen’s Hospital and
personal physician to Kamehameha V. He is also credited with
introducing many of Hawai‘i’s ornamental plant species, and
was founder of Foster Botanical Gardens in Honolulu.

2005, 144 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-047-8 / 978-1-58178-047-5, $14.95

Huahine

Island of the Lost Canoe

Rick Carroll
Based on research by Yosihiko H. Sinoto

Details the first methodical field survey of Huahine conducted
by Dr. Yosihiko H. Sinoto, renowned Bishop Museum
anthropologist. Sinoto’s archaeological digs and his study and
restoration of the traditional marae (religious structures) bring
forth a wealth of information about the island and its people.
In the words of a Huahine islander, “Sinoto teaches us about us.”

2005, 112 pages, 8 x 8
(PA) 1-58178-045-1 / 978-1-58178-045-1, $12.95

La‘au Hawai‘i

Traditional Hawaiian Uses of Plants

Isabella A. Abbott

This classic, award-winning book provides a comprehensive
description of Hawaiian traditions of plant use. Topics include
food, clothing, cordage, shelter, canoes, tools, housewares,
medicines, religious objects, weaponry, personal adornment,
and recreation. The wealth of information in La‘au Hawai‘i
illustrates the inextricable connection between Hawaiian
material culture and the natural environment on which it
is based.

1992, 176 pages, 9 x 12
(PA) 0-930897-62-5 / 978-0-930897-62-8, $22.95

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Hawaiian Life & Relations with the Land

Native Planters
in Old Hawaii

Their Life, Lore, and Environment

E. S. Craighill Handy and
Elizabeth Green Handy
With Mary Kawena Pukui

Native Planters in Old Hawaii remains one of the
most important ethnographic works on traditional
Hawaiian culture, portraying the lives of the common
folk and their relationship with the land before the
arrival of Westerners. An invaluable resource for
scholars and non-specialists alike.

Bishop Museum Bulletin 233
Revised edition, 1991, 641 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-910240-11-6 / 978-0-910240-11-6, $34.95

Gardens of Lono

Archaeological Investigations at the
Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden,
Kealakekua, Hawai‘i

Edited by Melinda S. Allen

This volume reports the two decades of archaeological
work that have taken place at the site of Amy B. H.
Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Kona. For
archaeologists and anthropologists, Gardens of Lono
adds significantly to our body of knowledge about early
Hawaiian agricultural practices and organization.

2001, 167 pages, 8 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-008-7 / 978-1-58178-008-6, $15.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 33

“We are regaining the pride in
the culture of the people—
a proud, courageous people.”

– Prologue

Sailing in the Wake
of the Ancestors

Reviving Polynesian Voyaging

Ben Finney

In 1995, Hawai‘iloa and five other double
canoes, reconstructions of ancient Polynesian
craft, set sail from the rugged Marquesas
archipelago and headed north across the
equator to Hawai‘i. Their crews were sailing to
commemorate the original discovery of Hawai‘i
some 15 centuries ago and to celebrate the
revival of long-distance voyaging that had
begun during the 1960s. In Sailing in the Wake
of the Ancestors, anthropologist Ben Finney,
who helped start the revival, tells the story of
how Hawaiians and other Polynesians have
struggled to become deep-sea voyagers again,
and how their experiences are helping them
to face contemporary problems with renewed
pride and courage.

2003, 176 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 1-58178-024-9 / 978-1-58178-024-6, $19.95

Ben Finney is the author of Hokule‘a, the Way to
Tahiti (1979), Voyage of Rediscovery (1994), and
(with James Houston) Surfing, A History of the
Ancient Hawaiian Sport (1996), as well as works
on the contemporary Pacific and future human
expansion into the cosmos. A recipient of medals
from the Royal Institute of Navigation, the
Tsiolkovsky Museum, and the French University
of the Pacific, he is currently professor emeritus
at the University of Hawai‘i, co-chair of the Space
and Society Department at the International
Space University and distinguished research
associate at Bishop Museum.

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Hawaiian Life & Relations with the Land

The Indestructable
Square-Rigger
Falls of Clyde

324 Voyages Under Sail

Bob Krauss

The Falls of Clyde at the Hawai‘i Maritime
Center is the only surviving full-rigged,
four-masted ship in the world; the only
surviving sail-driven oil tanker, and the only
surviving original member of the Matson
fleet. Through the eyes of the sailors and
passengers, this book takes us along on the
ship’s voyages as she circles the globe and
calls at every continent in the world.

2004, 156 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 1-58178-037-0 / 978-1-58178-037-6, $16.95

Discovery

The Hawaiian Odyssey

Edited by Eric Herter

Winner of numerous awards for design,
photography, and writing, Discovery
chronicles the dramatic saga of Polynesian
exploration, celebrating the genius of ancient
navigators and the triumph of Hawaiian
civilization.

1993, 160 pages, 10 x 14
(CL) 0-930897-78-1 / 978-0-930897-78-9, $19.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 35

Native Land and
Foreign Desires

Pehea Lā E Pono Ai? How Shall
We Live in Harmony?

Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa

Lilikalā Kame‘eleihiwa, a rigorous scholar
and an impassioned writer, presents the
first detailed analysis of the Māhele from
a contemporary Hawaiian perspective.
Her fascinating account of this pivotal
period in the history of Hawai‘i has
offered historians material for reflection
and interpretation.

1992, 424 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-59-5 / 978-0-930897-59-8, $29.95

Nā Maka o Hālawa

A History of Hālawa Ahupua‘a,
O‘ahu

P. Christiaan Klieger

The fascinating story of Hālawa ahupua‘a,
from the legendary past to the late
20th century, presents a microcosmic
look at the remarkable process and
pattern of change that has accompanied
Hawai‘i’s transformation from the most
isolated island group on earth to one
of the most visited destinations.
Technical Report 7

1995, 113 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-930897-90-0 / 978-0-930897-90-1, $29.95

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Sites of Oahu

Elspeth P. Sterling and Catherine C. Summers

Widely considered the definitive study of
archaeological and historical sites of O‘ahu.
Includes materials reprinted from the 1920s
and 1930s, myths and legends associated
with natural landmarks and traditional sites,
extracts from early newspaper articles, and
previously unpublished information collected
from interviews.

1978, 372 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-910240-73-6 / 978-0-910240-73-4, $35.00

Sites of Maui

Elspeth P. Sterling

Offered as a single resource for information
on the prehistory of Maui. Over a decade-
long span, Sterling combed Hawaiian and
English-language written records of Maui,
talked with kupuna (elders), and traveled to
the island with anthropologists and local
informants to rediscover the sites named in
documents and in tradition. As a result, this
volume presents a compendium of Maui
ethnography, anthropology, and history until
now scattered throughout Hawaiian language
newspapers, rare ethnographic works, field
notes, manuscripts, and oral recordings in the
Bishop Museum Archives and other Hawaiian
collections.

1997, 296 pages, 8.5 x 11
(CL) 0-930897-97-8 / 978-0-930897-97-0, $49.95
(PA) 0-930897-98-6 / 978-0-930897-98-7, $29.95

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Hawaiian Petroglyphs

J. Halley Cox
With Edward Stasack

This best-selling book explores Hawaiian
petroglyphs from the perspectives of
archaeology, ethnography, and art. All the
know petroglyph sites in the Hawaiian Islands
are documented, combining vivid photos,
illustrations, and maps with comprehensive,
accurate descriptions.
Special Publication 60

1970, 108 pages, 8 x 9.5
(PA) 0-910240-09-4 / 978-0-910240-09-3, $15.95

Ancient Sites of O‘ahu

A Guide to Hawaiian Archaeological
Places of Interest

Revised Edition

Van James

In this easy-to-follow book, author Van James
highlights the features, legends, and archaeology
of 50 different historic sites on O‘ahu. Each site
description includes a photograph, an illustration,
a map and directions for easy location.

2010, 160 pages, 5.5 x 8.5
(spiral binding) 1-58178-095-8 / 978-1-58178-095-6, $14.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
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Hawaiian Life & Relations with the Land

Archaeology of Nihoa
and Necker Islands

Kenneth P. Emory

Nihoa and Necker mark the transition from
the southeastern high islands of the Hawaiian
archipelago to the atolls scattered throughout
the northwestern end of the island chain.
According to Hawaiian oral traditions and
archaeological records, these islands were
the northwestern frontier of the lands
populated by the first Polynesian settlers.
This exact reprint, now a baseline of the 20th
century knowledge regarding archaeology
and technology of Nihoa and Necker, allows
today’s scholars to reinterpret the original
data collected almost 80 years ago.

Bulletin in Anthropology 9
2002, 152 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 1-56647-565-1 / 978-1-56647-565-5, $18.95

Moku‘ula

Maui’s Sacred Island

P. Christiaan Klieger

The sacred island of Moku‘ula was the
favorite home of Kamehameha III, the
last traditional king of the Hawaiian
Islands. This history of Moku‘ula,
revealed through oral history and
archaeological discovery, presents the
island as a symbol of traditional Hawai‘i
and as a witness to the tumultuous
changes of the 19th century.

1998, 124 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 1-58178-002-8 / 978-1-58178-002-4, $20.00

www.bishopmuseum.org/press 39

Heiau of the Island
of Hawai‘i

A Historic Survey of Native
Hawaiian Temple Sites

John F. G. Stokes

Offering the reader a fascinating look
into the past, this volume contains the
results of the first major archaeological
survey ever performed of Hawaiian
heiau, by John F. G. Stokes and William T.
Brigham (Bishop Museum’s first director)
in 1906–1907.

Bulletin in Anthropology 2
1991, 196 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-930897-39-0 / 978-0-930897-39-0, $29.95

Huakai Makaikai a Kaupo,
Maui (A Visit to Kaupō, Maui)

Thomas K. Maunupau
Edited by Naomi N. Clarke Losch
Translated by Mary Kawena Pukui and
Malcolm N. Chun

Huakai Makaikai a Kaupo, Maui is the record
of a 1922 trek through rural Maui by Bishop
Museum anthropologist Kenneth P. Emory
and his Native Hawaiian guide, Thomas
K. Maunupau. Written in the Hawaiian
language by Maunupau, it presents a
narrative journey to a time and place little
known in our histories. Maunupau’s daily
entries are rich in detail of Hawaiian culture
and history, while also serving as a record
of the two young scholars’ friendship and
cooperation to preserve precious cultural
knowledge for the future.

1998, 181 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-000-1 / 978-1-58178-000-0, $30.00
(PA) 1-58178-001-X / 978-1-58178-001-7, $18.00

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Music & Dance

Hula

Historical Perspectives

Dorothy B. Barrère, Mary Kawena Pukui,
and Marion Kelly

Hula, a vital expression of Hawaiian culture,
has gone through many changes since the
arrival of the missionaries. This study traces
its course over two centuries, from before
European contact through modern times.
It provides the historical perspective
necessary to assess the role of hula,
describing important legends, myths,
ceremonies, and performances.

Pacific Anthropological Records 30
1980, 157 pages, 8.5 x 11
(PA) 0-930897-89-7 / 978-0-930897-89-5, $16.00

Sacred Hula

The Historical Hula ‘Āla‘apapa

Amy K. Stillman

Hula ‘āla‘apapa is a little-known hula genre of the
Kamehameha dynasty which predates “modern”
hula ku‘i of the Kalākaua era. In a systematic
interpretation of archival documentation on
structure and associated mele (songs and chants),
as well as performance parameters continually
transmitted to the present, Stillman lays the
foundation for exploration into this significant
corpus of hula repertoire.

Bulletin in Anthropology 8
1998, 83 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-930897-73-0 / 978-0-930897-73-4, $16.95

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Hula Pahu:
Hawaiian Drum Dances

Volume 1: Ha‘a and Hula Pahu,
Sacred Movements

Adrienne L. Kaeppler

Hula Pahu offers a comprehensive analysis of
dance movements and their evolution from
early ha‘a (ritual) traditions. The three major
traditions of hula pahu, their transmission
from generation to generation, and their chief
practitioners are discussed.
Bulletin in Anthropology 3(1)

1993, 289 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-930897-55-2 / 978-0-930897-55-0, $29.95

Hula Pahu:
Hawaiian Drum Dances

Volume 2: The Pahu,
Sounds of Power

Elizabeth Tatar

This engrossing study reconstructs the
earliest vocabulary of Hawaiian chant and
drumming by surveying the mythological
origins of pahu, identifying similar sharkskin-
covered drums in Polynesia, and examining
specific chants and transcriptions of pahu
performances.
Bulletin in Anthropology 3(2)

1994, 358 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-930897-54-4 / 978-0-930897-54-3, $29.95

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Hawaiian Flora & Fauna

Sublime Beauty

Hawai‘i’s Trees

Text and photographs by Jim Wageman

Sublime Beauty is a celebration of the majestic
beauty that some of the most vital members
of our natural environment — the trees —
have brought to the diverse habitats and
landscapes of the Hawaiian Islands. Through
stunning scenic shots and close-ups, author
and photographer Jim Wageman introduces
readers to the extraordinary variety of trees
that may be found within Hawai‘i’s unique
ecological system.

2008, 320 pages, 9x12
(CL) 1-58178-068-0 / 978-1-58178-068-0, $49.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

Biodiversity Assessment 43
of Tropical Island Ecosystems

PABITRA Manual for Interactive
Ecology and Management

Edited by Dieter Mueller-Dombois,
Kent W. Bridges, and Curtis C. Daehler

Details methods for systematic sampling and
monitoring of the biological diversity in terrestrial,
aquatic, coastal, and marine ecosystems for tropical
island environments. Produced in cooperation
with Pacific-Asia Biodiversity Transect (PABITRA),
Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research,
University of the South Pacific, Pacific Science
Association, Bishop Museum, University
of Guam, and University of Hawaii.

2008, 256 pages, 8.5 x 11
(CL) 1-58178-074-5 / 978-1-58178-074-1, $39.95

www.bishopmuseum.org/press

A Tropical Garden Flora

Plants Cultivated in the Hawaiian
Islands and Other Tropical Places

George W. Staples and Derral R. Herbst

Describes more than 2,100 species of tropical
and sub-tropical plants, provides brief
descriptions and keys for identification, and
weaves together the origins, uses, biology,
landscape properties, and practical tips for
propagating and growing each species. The
plant descriptions and keys are augmented
with Anna Stone’s line drawings of more than
400 species, a comprehensive illustrated
glossary of botanical terms, derivations of
genus and species names, and an extensive
list of published sources for additional
information.

Special Publication 100
2005, 932 pages, 9 x 12
(CL) 1-58178-039-7 / 978-1-58178-039-0, $59.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

Natural History of
Nihoa and Necker

Edited by Neal L. Evenhuis and
Lucius G. Eldredge

This is the first book of its type to combine
cultural, geological, and biological knowledge
to provide a rare glimpse into the natural
history of these little-known Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands. Beautifully illustrated
with hundreds of color photographs
identifying the more than 1,000 plants and
animals that are found on the islands and in
their surrounding waters.

Bulletin in Cultural & Environmental Studies 1
2004, 220 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 1-58178-029-X / 978-1-58178-029-1, $16.95

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Surgeonfishes of Hawai‘i
and the World

John E. Randall

Written by renowned biologist John
E. Randall, Surgeonfishes provides
comprehensive descriptions and color
photographs of all 80 species of surgeonfish.
It provides general knowledge about
their ecology— habitat, food habitats,
reproduction, development, age, and
growth — as well as detailed data for each
species, including distribution, characteristics
to determine identification, derivation of
the scientific name, and what is known
of its biology.

Bulletin in Zoology 4
2002, 123 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 1-56647-561-9 / 978-1-56647-561-7, $18.95

Hawai’i’s Invasive Species

Robert H. Cowie and George W. Staples

Describes the causes and consequences
of the introduction of invasive alien species
of plants and animals to the Hawaiian
Islands. Almost 100 species are covered in
detail, illustrating their negative impacts on
human health and quality of life, agriculture,
commerce, and the environment. Anyone
interested in the natural world, both island
residents and visitors, will find this compact
book filled with interesting—and alarming—
information.

2001, 116 pages, 6 x 9
(PA) 1-56647-510-4 / 978-1-56647-510-5, $9.95

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Marine Red Algae
of the Hawaiian Islands

Isabella A. Abbott

The marine red algae of the Hawaiian Islands,
and indeed of the islands and parts of the
continents of the Pacific are presented
in this comprehensive volume. There are
343 descriptions and illustrations of
Rodopohyta referenced as well as keys
and remarks about them.

1999, 465 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-003-6 / 978-1-58178-003-1, $60.00

Dr. Isabella Aiona Abbott is a phycologist and
an ethnobotanist. For her various publications,
she received the National Academy of Science
G. M. Smith Medal in 1997. She is an honorary
research associate at Bernice Pauahi Bishop
Museum and a member of the Museum’s Board
of Directors. She is also professor of Biological
Sciences, Emerita, at Stanford University and
G. P. Wilder Professor of Botany, Emerita, at the
University of Hawai‘i.

Marine Green and Brown
Algae of the Hawaiian
Islands

Isabella A. Abbott and John M. Huisman

This book covers intertidal and deep
subtidal habitats of the Northwestern
Hawaiian Islands and the main Hawaiian
Islands. Many new species and records of
distribution in the Hawaiian Islands are
described, with 61 species of brown algae
and 105 species of green algae.

Bulletin in Botany 4
2004, 272 pages, 7 x 10
(CL) 1-58178-030-3 / 978-1-58178-030-7, $39.95

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Mammals in Hawai‘i

P. Quentin Tomich

The marine mammals are extensively covered, reflecting the
extraordinary growth of interest in the whales, dolphins, and
seals that live in Hawaiian waters. Equally fascinating are the
accounts of the diverse mammals introduced to the islands
by humans over the last 1,500 years. Such animals as the wild
pig, Pacific rat, and Indian mongoose continue to have a great
impact on the survival of native animals and plants and on the
human population.

Special Publication 76
2nd ed., 1986, 375 pages, 6 x 9.5
(CL) 0-930897-10-2 / 978-0-930897-10-9, $24.50

Butterflies of the Bulolo-Wau Valley

Michael Parsons

This convenient field guide, lavishly illustrated with color
photographs, is the first modern book on butterflies of
Papua New Guinea. It describes and illustrates all 373
butterfly species in the Bulolo-Wau Valley, home to about
two-thirds of mainland Papua New Guinea’s butterflies.

1992, 262 pages, 5 x 9
(PA) 0-930897-61-7 / 978-0-930897-61-1, $24.95

Reef and Shore
Fauna of Hawai‘i

Section 6B: Ascidians

Donald P. Abbott, A. Todd Newberry,
and Kendall M. Morris

Special Publication 97
1997, 62 pages, 7 x 10
(PA) 0-930897-94-3 / 978-0-930897-94-9, $19.95

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The Hawaiian Sky

Hōkūloa

The British 1874 Transit of Venus
Expedition to Hawai‘i

Michael Chauvin

Spanning several centuries and connecting
two distant (and very different) island
nations, Hōkūloa confronts political
and military maneuvering, death and
disappointment, descends into madness, and
rises to heroism—all in pursuit of what was
considered the most important astronomical
observation of the 19th century—the transit of
Venus that would yield the calculation of the
elusive astronomical unit (AU).

2004, 220 pages, 6 x 9
(CL) 1-58178-023-0 / 978-1-58178-023-9, $26.95

The Sky Tonight

A Guided Tour of the Stars Over
Hawai‘i

Samuel E. Rhoads

The first and only book with a complete set
of monthly charts and unique constellation
overlays made specifically for Hawai‘i’s
latitude. A fascinating “sky-tour” accompanies
each chart, bringing the stars to life in a
comprehensive easy-to-use guide to our
island skies.

Special Publication 96
Rev. ed., 2001, 202 pages, 11 x 8.5
(PA) 0-930897-93-5 / 978-0-930897-93-2, $29.95

Hawai‘i Book Publishers Association
Ka Palapala Po‘okela Award of Excellence

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The Hawaiian Sky