Hawaii is a place of extremes, one of the most biodiverse and pristine areas on earth. But it is also the land of hula and surfing. For many years, renowned German photographer Olaf Heine traveled and documented the wonderful world of Hawaii, creating an impressive photographic oeuvre. Sometimes vivid and energetic, sometimes melancholic and sensual, but always monochrome, he succeeds in capturing the intoxicating attitude to life in conjunction with the decisive forces of this place.
The ocean is omnipresent and the secret architect of Hawaii. Hawaii is about both the elemental and spiritual meaning of the sea. The vibrant, ever-changing, restless waves of the Pacific Ocean set the rhythm of Hawaii's eight islands and their inhabitants. They fuel life here and define the people - whether fishermen, surfers or tourists.
Heine describes the interaction between man and nature and the power and values that arise from it in timelessly beautiful photographs. The cracks of our time and the scale of human activity are shown here with the same power as sensuality, diversity and wild untouched nature. In Hawaii, we begin to understand what creation means.
A captivatingly illustrated book that reveals and brings closer the lush beauty of the land, the dreamy culture and the individuality of its people - whether surf legend Laird Hamilton, musician Jack Johnson or writer Kawaii Strong Washburn. A coffee table book for anyone who has always wanted an authentic and direct insight into what makes this corner of the world truly special.
Specifications
Title: Hawaii
Author: Olaf Heine
Publisher: teNeues
Size: 262 x 350 x 35 mm
Size: 272 pages
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783961715350
