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New releases by Hawaii authors
Reviewed by Burl Burlingame
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Space has always been at a preminum in Japanese homes, and the industrial age has poured forth loads of space-saving gadgets and furniture designs to maximize storage use. Prior to mass-production, however, it took the skills of three different Japanese craftsmen -- the wookworking joiner, the ironsmith and the lacquer finisher -- to create the highly functional and unique chests called tansu. Each piece was approached both as a work of art and as a working piece of furniture. Form followed function to the highest degree. Tansu conservationists Jackson and Owen have pooled their considerable knowledge here and have put together what is frankly one of the coolest books I've ever seen. The historical and modern photography and artwork are first-rate, and the design is both beautiful and thoughtful. Includes an appendix on restoring antique tansu.
"Japanese Cabinetry -- The Art & Craft of Tansu"
by David Jackson and Dane Owen (Gibbs Smith, $75)
Send items at least two weeks in advance of publication to 7 Waterfront Plaza, Suite 210, Honolulu, 96813; or fax 529-4750. [ Read All About It ]
"The Guide to Hawaiian Style Money Folds" AUTHOR SIGNINGS
By Jodi Fukumoto. Book signing and folding demonstration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Waldenbooks Windward Mall. Call 235-8044. And, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Waldenbooks Kahala Mall. Call 737-9550.
Barnes & Noble
STORYTELLING
10:30 a.m. Tuedays; and 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Call 737-3323.
Borders Waikele
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Call 676-6699.
Borders Ward Centre
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays. Call 591-8995.
Hawaii Opera Theatre
Volunteers will read stories at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Hawaii State Library. To book an opera reader for school presentations, contact Stephanie Conching at 596-7372, Ext. 18.
Kaimuki Public Library
10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Thursdays at the library. For toddlers and accompanying adult; led by children's librarian Sandra Hall. Call 733-8423.
"Some Like It Hot: James Joyce's Women on Film"
WORKSHOPS/LECTURES
Noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday at UH-Manoa's Center for Biographical Research, Henke Hall 325. Suzette Henke, Professor of English, University of Louisville, will lead event. Free. Call 956-3774.
Book Sale
SPECIAL
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, Aina Haina Public Library. Proceeds benefit the library. Call 377-2456.
Poetry Contest
Hawaii residents are invited to enter poems of 21 lines or less into a nationwide contest for a share of 50 prizes, including a $1000 grand prize. Mail entries by March 20 to Free Poetry Contest, 1257 Siskiyou Blvd. PMB #4, Ashland, OR 97520 or visit www.freecontest.com.
Request for Donations
The new Kapolei Public Library will be collecting donations of books, CDs, DVDs and videos in good condition at the library, 1015 Haumea St. Donations will be accepted from 10 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays at the back entrance to the library. Call 831-6877.
Request for Submissions
The Heart of Ohana Foundation, a non-profit organization, is looking for authors interested in writing inspirational, true stories with a Hawaiian theme for the upcoming book, "Hawaiian Soup for the Heart." Based on "Chicken Soup for the Soul," the book aims to be uplifting and heartwarming while describing different aspects of Hawaiian culture. Original, non-anonymous, typed or legibly handwritten submissions ranging from 300-1500 words should be sent to The Heart of Ohana, 86-236 Kawili St., Waianae 96792. Include a short paragraph (50 words or less) that describes yourself and the origin of your story. Call 696-2442 for more info.
African American Literary Book Group
CONTINUING
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of the month at 1132 Bishop St., Suite 1404. Call 528-5037 to confirm attendance and book title.
Bestsellers Reading Group
Meets at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Borders Waikele; 676-6699.
Crafts and Stories: 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Barnes & Noble; call 737-3323.
Literature Readers Group
Meets at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Borders Ward Centre; call 591-8995.
Moonlight Storytellers
7 to 9 p.m. every second Friday of the month. All storytellers are welcome to swap tales and develop storytelling skills. Call Vicky Dworkin at 262-2049 for topics and locations.
Romance Readers Anonymous
6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Borders Waikele; call 676-6699.
Romantic Borders Readers Group
7 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Borders Ward Centre; call 591-8995.
Shakespeare on Sunday
7 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday of the month at Barnes & Noble. A different play is presented every other week. Call 737-3323.
Spiritual Book Club
10 a.m. Thursdays in Hawaii Kai. The club is currently studying Dr. Phil's book "Self Matters" during its meetings. Call Sue at 988-8618 for details.
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