Isle Pages

New releases by Hawaii authors

		"The 1.5 Generation -- Becoming Korean American in Hawai'i" By Mary Yu Danico University of Hawaii Press, $21 In case you're wondering, 1.5ers are kids born elsewhere who then emigrated here. Sociologist Danico delves into the dreams and demographics of Koreans who become American.
		"The Hidden Truth" By C.K. Lee Vantage, $12.95 This brief novel by Honolulu fingerprint expert Lee concerns a married American-Chinese man who impregnates a Chinese prostitute -- named Little Flower! -- and they all come to live in Hawaii with the missus. Alas, this is all taken quite seriously, instead of as material for a musical comedy.
		"The Songmaker's Chair" By Albert Wendt University of Hawaii Press, $20 New Zealand/Samoan writer Wendt's first play gets a handsome packaging here. It was inspired both by a vision of his father and the groundbreaking work of other Pacific playwrights.
		"Surf Kapu" By Selma R. Davis Xlibris, $20.99 FIV (frequent isle visitor) Davis can't get enough of Hawaii, and in this rather thin print-on-demand production she shares what she's learned. Ever heard of Hawaiian goddess Pele, for example? Hey, a chapter with microwave recipes! Patronizing, but well-meant.