Bess Press
Bess Press is a kamaaina publisher, distributor, book packager and publishing consultant with a focus on books, maps, CD's and pocket guides on and about Hawaii and the Pacific. We specialize in the following regional areas: non-fiction, children’s, travel, cookbooks and textbooks.
3565 Harding Ave.
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Ph: (808) 734-7159 Fax: (808) 732-3627
E-Mail: info@besspress.com
Web: www.besspress.com
BUSS LAUGH!
December 25th, 2009
BUSS LAUGH: Stand Up Poetry From HawaiiEdited by Lee Tonouchi
Nationally recognized Pidgin author Lee Tonouchi, the "Pidgin Guerilla", presents a varied collection of stand-up poetry reflecting Hawaii's distinct diversity and cultural representation.
"The imagery and ideas in Buss Laugh: Stand Up Poetry From Hawaii really stay with you. What a delight to have a collection of ono poetry from such powerful, unique and witty writers."
- Lee Cataluna, Author of Folks You Meet In Longs
"These po [...]
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Bess Press Holiday Gift Guide
December 4th, 2009
Buss Laugh“Give da GIFT of LAUGHTER dis X-mas with SERIOUS COMEDY Local Style. Serious comedy is no longer an oxymoron, and this book encourages readers to think as well. A perfect read for all of Hawaii’s generations. Lee Tonouchi’s book includes excerpts from local poets like Eric Chock, Joe Balaz, and Juliet Kono, as well as works from local comedians like Rap Reiplinger, Paul Ogata, Augie T, and Ray Bumatai. Buss Laugh is an excellent title that bridges local comedy and local literature into one. A fun and insightful bo [...]
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Father Damien: Hawaii's Saint
November 12th, 2009This intriguing full-color comic book style story chronicles
Father Damien's childhood and his eventual journey to Moloka‘i, Hawaii. Damien's world-famous story is told through vivid images that depict the works and achievements of this miracle worker. Stunning cover artwork by cherished island artist, Peggy Chun.Comment on this entry »
New Release From Bess Press! Tattooing in the Marshall Islands.
November 12th, 2009
Tattooing in the Marshall Islands
Dirk H.R. Spennemann
The first scholarly compilation on the history, progression and demise of the traditionally intricate art of Marshallese tattooing. This book richly documents this type of tattooing as an art, describing its incredible ornamental and elaborate execution. In addition, the text also portrays the conventional social context in which tattooing needs to be seen, along with where and why tattoos are specifically placed. Paperb [...]
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