PhotoBooks Philippines

Illustrated with pictures from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, with commentary by a visitor who met the last survivors of a now-vanished culture, The Last Filipino Head Hunters brings to light a way of life that survived for millennia before being destroyed by colonial powers. Includes 500 color photos.

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Nothing is absolute, especially in the Philippines. It is a land of opposites, where religion, spirituality, superstition, and mystery are all present in equal doses. It is a place where Catholics consult tarot card readers and prostitutes keep shrines to the Virgin Mary. Burning Heart allows a rare glimpse into this world: the taste of cane liquor and salty stews, the sound of infectious dance music, and the hopelessness of political turmoil and violence. Photographer Marissa Roth says "I saw the Philippines in terms of light: luminous, reflective, hard, and deeply shadowed. Filtering that light was the constant heat and humidity, a deceptive sensual salve, masking a country scarred by violence and pain." Her unflinching photographs uncover the importance of religion in the Philippines, as well as the social inequality, dire poverty, overpopulation, and ingrained class system that are all part of daily life. The poetry of Jessica Hagedorn reinforces these realities, but also shows that the simple pleasures we all experience as human beings-- dancing, eating, rejoicing, laughing-- are not absent from Philippine life. Together, these images and poetry are a deeply affecting vision of a country and its people.

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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.

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Start with a warm tropical climate. Add an abundance of exotic natural building material. And then let the cross currents of Asian design and aesthetics create a rich architectural alchemy of its own. The result? The exquisite homes in the Philippines, a perfect balance of form and functionality. Tropical Living explores this dynamic experiment with breathtaking photography and a fascinating text.

Tropical Living examines diverse residential design styles in both the city and in the countryside, in mountains and at the sea. From a classic old-world penthouse in the Malate area to an Asian-fusion villa on Batangas Bay, over thirty private homes are showcased and captured in color photographs taken by noted photographer, Andrew Chester Ong. Featuring an introduction by anthropology professor, Fernando Nakpil Zialcita, this book is a feast for lovers of Southeast Asia and anyone interested in design concepts from this fascinating and under-represented corner of the world.

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