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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 2:10 PM
That would be cool if they had a stack there. I'll go talk to them. Nice photos, Freddie. Looked like a fun night at La Mariana!! :) Won't be long now. I count 9 days to release!! Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs is available here |
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 3:13 PM
EEEEE 9 days I'm waiting with my clams ready for purchase |
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Wed, Sep 22, 2010 6:08 PM
Definitely. |
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Phillip Roberts
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Thu, Sep 23, 2010 2:18 PM
Aloha, One of my friends, Cory Kot is an artist. He mostly does etched glass with Hawaiian influenced graphics. This is his website. Anyhow, he decided to gift me one of his oil paintings I'd admired for a long time. I love it! Mahalos! It's a painting of the Tiki (seen on the right hand page in the below photo) in Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs. It was (long gone) located in a public garden in the Diamond Head recreational park and erected as a tribute to fallen surfers. Where it went and why it disappeared is a mystery. |
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Fri, Sep 24, 2010 5:14 AM
Fil, Is this available in Europe or do we need to order from Hawaii? |
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Phillip Roberts
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Mon, Sep 27, 2010 3:14 PM
Aloha, Simon and Nina!
The book is available through the Bess Press website. They can handle european orders. The book is now available on Amazon. Statue at the Royal Hawaiian hidden in the overgrown plants.For more info on this statue. Phillip Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2010-12-03 21:06 ] |
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Wed, Sep 29, 2010 3:46 PM
Got mine in da mail today, what a cool book you made! I always thought there should be some sort of book with all the tiki's around Oahu... and this is mainly just Waikiki... nice one! |
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christiki295
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Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:28 PM
Nice! |
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Phillip Roberts
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Thu, Sep 30, 2010 12:29 AM
Aloha,
oops Wrong Bum, but Mahalo!!! Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2010-09-30 13:45 ] |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Oct 1, 2010 8:19 PM
Aloha, I was just up at Bess Press signing copies of the book! I am so happy that this day is finally here! Mahalo NUI LOA to everybody at Tiki Central for your support |
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Fri, Oct 1, 2010 8:29 PM
Phillip~ |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 2:57 AM
Aloha,
Thank you so very much, ~kele. I hope you will enjoy reading *Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs *as much as I enjoyed putting it together over the last seventeen years. I was fortunate enough to have access to the Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo archives and must whole-heartedly thank them for their contribution to my project. The *Waikikian Hotel * is lovingly documented as is the *Tahitian Lanai * restaurant. You will see the **ORIGINAL ** model used by Wimberly and Cook to test the theory of the main lobby's unique design. You will not only see the broiler plate (in a photo you all know) from the Waikikian, but it's CURRENT location in Kalihi. You will see the *Canlis restaurant * in archival photographs and the Edward M. Brownlee centerpiece in its current state. And so much more incredible vintage eyecandy, I cannot describe it all. You will also see the current state of Waikiki from shop window displays that lasted only a week to long forgotten statues that have stood the test of time. You will see the (now lost) storage room of the International Market Place and the treasures it once held. And so much more around the island of Oahu, past and present... When you come to Waikiki, I will be happy to make some time to show you around. |
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The Mayor Of Exotica
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 10:46 AM
Hey, Phillip, Congrats on the book! It was beyond awesome to hang with you and take your walking tour back in April. All the best. Get this book, folks, if you haven't already! |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 12:21 PM
Aloha!
Many mahalos! Yes, the walk I give in Waikiki is way fun and the Waitiki 7 got the full tour If anyone comes to Honolulu, I will be happy to take some time to conduct the "Wiki Wiki Waikiki Tiki Walking Tour" for them! You can now get books directly from me or Bess Press! Phillip |
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 1:34 PM
Congrats on the book Phil! Do you think they'd ship it to Canada? |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM
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Many mahalos Slacks! Yes, they will. They have already shipped it to Canada, Italy, France, England, New Zealand, and Israel... |
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Sat, Oct 2, 2010 3:58 PM
I got a copy of your book the other day, really enjoyed seeing all of the Tiki's of Honolulu. Enjoyed seeing my friend Gecko in the book. Thank you for doing a great job on the book. Roger Brittan We were just in Honolulu for 3 weeks last month. |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sun, Oct 3, 2010 11:58 PM
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Thanks! Gecko should have suggested you call me. I feel sad when I miss visitors. Pat, Kylie, Ernie, Jeff, Pat, Nikki, Dawn ... I can sell a copy. Email me for details. |
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Mon, Oct 4, 2010 10:19 AM
Got our copy in the mail. Wow, that has lots AND LOTS of stuff I've never seen before! I think my favorite thing in there that's new to me is the model of the Waikikian lobby structure. Thanks for assembling all these materials - the book is deceptively voluminous, and seems to grow as you flip through it! -Randy |
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Phillip Roberts
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Mon, Oct 4, 2010 8:53 PM
Aloha,
I am REALLY glad that you like it! You've been collecting a long time and have seen plenty of things. I wanted the book to POP with NEW (and or Rarely seen) IMAGES. I remember being VERY nervous when other books about Waikiki or Tiki were released.
How amazing is it to see that? It's one of my favorites images from Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs, too. I remember the first time I saw it in the archives at the offices of Wimberly, Allison, Tong, & Goo. Breathtaking! I also am very proud of finding Brownlee's first commission for Canlis in
Mahalo! Awesome feedback Randy. |
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Phillip Roberts
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Wed, Oct 6, 2010 10:41 PM
Aloha Alternate Take- PNG carving now located at the 2nd level coffee shop at the International Market Place, Waikiki, Hawaii There is (was) a great deal of Papuan carvings at the ITNLMP. If you have already bought Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs you can see many of the things I found in the storage room. That room is now gone. Where it's contents went is anyone's guess. However, while I do not know where the many (termite eaten) contents of the room went, I think I know the origin of many of these items that previously graced the open air shopping complex in the middle of Waikiki... According to a Honolulu newspaper article, while Edward M. Bronwnlee began to carve in 1956-57, Donn Beach embarked on a year long voyage to "collect materials and cheap trade goods in the South Pacific" for the Market Place... How FUN that must have been and how great the results of the voyage. Comments? |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Oct 8, 2010 1:42 AM
Aloha, This is at the Border's Express at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki! |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sat, Oct 9, 2010 12:28 PM
Aloha, I am on this weeks broadcast / podcast of the Cocktail Nation with Koop Kooper talking about Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs!
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Sat, Oct 9, 2010 10:57 PM
what a wonderful book, was really impressed with the spectacular photos...you can hear an interview I did with Phillip on this weeks Cocktail Nation show. |
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Phillip Roberts
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Wed, Oct 13, 2010 12:29 PM
Aloha, Thanks Koop... It was fun to do the interview!
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Fri, Oct 15, 2010 4:19 PM
The book may appear small, but it is packed to the gills with photos. Took me 3 days to get through it. Highly recommended. Some questions.... This mask is similar to the one by Lokena-1954 on page 236...same person? This unmarked mug looks like the one on page 241 from Lucky Pierre's. Also from Lucky Pierre's? I posted this in Tiki Finds before but was wondering if you knew more about this location
How about this location? Tiki in name only? Congratulations on a great book! |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Oct 15, 2010 10:46 PM
Mahalo Nui Loa. That means a great deal to me Ron. Thank You very much.
Same mold. Lokena is one mystery of the Hawaii Potters that is not completely solved. No one seems thus far to know much thus far and I ask. There was a set of Oceanic mugs on Ooga-Mooga a while back that are red clay like the others shown.
Looks like it. Lucky Pierre's was in the Puck's Alley / University area. Dan said some movie guy owned it...
Nothing there now. I'll search the library. Thanks For All your help! |
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Phillip Roberts
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Tue, Oct 19, 2010 6:03 PM
Aloha!
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Wed, Oct 20, 2010 9:34 AM
Phillip, |
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Fri, Oct 22, 2010 10:51 AM
Hi Phillip. Please check your PMs. Thank you. |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Oct 22, 2010 3:27 PM
Aloha! Loads of people in town is a good thing! I'll set aside some time for a tour! :) Crouching Lion Inn UPDATE: 4/6/12 - Noted by Freddie "House of Ku" that this is a cast that 'Gecko' did. Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2012-04-06 19:06 ] [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2012-04-06 19:25 ] |
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Sun, Oct 24, 2010 11:59 PM
Phil, I am having the best time reading your book, thanks for such a wonderful book. I love all the amazing pictures and I miss Honolulu. Hope to see you there soon . |
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Mon, Oct 25, 2010 1:29 AM
Aloha,
Mahalo NUI LOA! You and Steve are great friends and I appreciate your kind words! I am glad you enjoy my book. You both were important in the "Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs" creation phase. :) Gavin, it was a complete pleasure to meet you and Jennifer! I enjoyed showing you some of the art this town offers! How about that mural? Sweet, eh? |
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Phillip Roberts
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Tue, Oct 26, 2010 9:42 PM
Haleiwa |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Oct 29, 2010 2:33 AM
Aloha, Entrance with Phillipine made monkeypod comedy/tragedy-styled tiki masks. Not included in "Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs" for various reasons but I do like the aqua paint on the poles and door. |
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Fri, Oct 29, 2010 6:55 PM
Phillip~ |
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Phillip Roberts
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Sat, Oct 30, 2010 12:59 AM
Aloha, Thanks ~Kele!! :) It's all about the memories! *Tiki's Grill and Bar now has copies of "Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs" in their giftshop for sale. * |
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Sun, Oct 31, 2010 5:50 PM
Shack, Waikiki. Kuhio Avenue entrance. |
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Mon, Nov 1, 2010 3:28 PM
Only appropriate. |
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Wed, Nov 3, 2010 10:02 PM
I'm in Hawaii right now where this book has really inspired me !! :) "Sell the house. Sell the car. Sell the kids. Find someone else. Forget it! I'm never coming back." - Apocalypse Now (1979). [ Edited by: JOHN-O 2010-11-03 22:22 ] |
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Thu, Nov 4, 2010 3:08 PM
Mahalo Nui Loa, John-O. Nice to meet you! That's a wicked moko! |
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Thu, Nov 4, 2010 7:51 PM
Aloha, I'm quite excited by the news that my book is for sale at the Bishop Museum giftshop! Stone image from Kohala in the courtyard of the B.P. Bishop Museum. Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2010-11-04 21:27 ] |
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Thu, Nov 4, 2010 8:49 PM
That's great news, Phil, Congrats! That's where it belongs. Wonder if I will ever see the day when there will be a Polynesian pop exhibition there... |
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christiki295
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Fri, Nov 5, 2010 2:13 PM
Is this Tiki on public land? |
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Phillip Roberts
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Fri, Nov 5, 2010 10:58 PM
Aloha, First off Mahalo, Sven. I too would like to see that exhibit at the Bishop. They must have incredible things stored away. Perhaps we are one day closer today! :) on 0-11-05 14:13, christiki295 wrote:[/i]
Thank you for your question Chris. However, I am HONOR BOUND not reveal the location or the owners of Edward M. Brownlee's 1st commission for Canlis, aka the "Lono" carving. As important as that carving is to the Tiki world, take solace in knowing it is being preserved for future generations and in good hands who know what it is. One of the conditions of being granted access to the owners fabulous and vast collection (and it took quite a while, once I'd tracked the artifact down...) is that they asked me not to, and that is enough for me. I'm glad you enjoy my book. Phillip I trembled, while first touching the master carvers work.
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Sun, Nov 7, 2010 7:22 PM
Just got my book the other day. Wow...great job Phil. You really did pack it full of pictures...that is my kind of book )pictures & captions)...it is just beautiful. CONGRATULATIONS and THANX!!! |
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Mon, Nov 8, 2010 10:59 AM
Honolulu Star Advertiser pics of the launch party. Nothing beats a Sunday at Dukes with Henry Kapono. |
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Mon, Nov 8, 2010 11:42 PM
Aloha,
Hell Yeah! A fair and balanced review of my book, Waikiki Tiki: Art, History and Photographs! Comments? Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2010-11-11 13:06 ] |