The text was written by the archaeologist José Miguel Ramírez, who was Superintendent of the Easter Island National Park for seven years.
This is a very high-quality book, with 192 pages, which dimensions are of 20 x 30 cm (approximately 10 x 12.5 inches). It contains more than 220 full-color photographs that range from aerial photos taken during various flights and under different light conditions, to underwater pictures of caves and native fish species of the island. It has a large number of photographs of archaeological sites and landscapes, but, and perhaps most importantly, the last 58 pages are devoted to photographs of islanders of Rapa Nui that belong to the Rapa Nui ethnic group. Also included are images of the Tapati Rapa Nui, which is an event that brings their ancient customs and rates to life.
More than just a beautiful “coffee-table-book”, it contains the last scientific information but treated for the wide public. -- José Miguel Ramiez
THIS IS A GLORIOUS OVERSIZE, hard cover, high quality book that will enhance anyone's coffee table... -- Georgia Lee