Mark Blackburn Livres

Beautiful Polynesian women will tempt you to linger on each page of this stunning new book. Be transported to Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga, Naratonga, Fiji, and the Maori regions of New Zealand to view their beguiling native inhabitants through 380 historic and rare color postcard images that date from 1898 to 1920. Concise text for each locale presents interesting pertinent facts about the geography, people, and local history that make them distinct. These include first sightings by European explorers, local crafts, and traditional customs. The women in Polynesian societies, as reflected in these images, portray exotic ideals that many European artists and writers have fallen in love with and immortalized. This compelling book will be cherished for years to come.

The book features over 270 original photographs and postcard images that chronologically showcase the evolution of hula and surfing in Hawaii from 1870 to 1940. It highlights the rich cultural significance of these traditions, deeply intertwined with local legends and myths, illustrating their growing popularity and stylistic changes over time.

A teddy bear named Brian embarks on a holiday adventure to Spain with Mia and her family. However, a mix-up at the airport leaves him stranded after their trip. As he navigates the challenges of being lost, he encounters friendly birds who may assist him in finding his way back home. This charming tale explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the quest for belonging.

Brian, a teddy bear, embarks on adventures alongside Mia and her family in a charming fictional village in Somerset. The story explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the special bond between a child and their beloved toy, highlighting the whimsical experiences that come to life through Brian's perspective.

Final Approach charts the turbulent flightpath between a jetsetting father and a planespotting son. The 1970s were the final gasp of the Golden Age of Flying. Mark Blackburn grew up amidst this fuel-guzzling splendour, with airports his playground of choice. He came to adulthood well-heeled and well-travelled. However, he had to contend with his multimillionaire father. Luxury cars. Private planes. Racing stables. Foreign Mistresses. Paranoia, bullying and power plays. At the centre was the inescapable pull of the father. Half memoir and half travelogue, wrapped in an ode to planespotting, this is one man's journey to break free. It's the trip of a lifetime. Take your seat and buckle up for take-off.