Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 3, 1 March 2016 — Commemorative book celebrotes Eddie Aikau [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Commemorative book celebrotes Eddie Aikau

Bess Press has released its first book of 2016: "Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero." Created in partnership with Aikau biographer Stuart Coleman and the Aikau family,

the gift book portrays f experiences, influences and people who helped ( s h a p e

Aikau's life. * The 5-inch by 6-inch book includes text and photographs that reveal intimate details about Aikau's experiences as a lifeguard, surfer and all-round waterman. "I was moved to publish this book as the mission of Bess Press has always been to chronicle

kama'aina stories. When I moved to Hawai'i in 1976 and started Bess Press in 1979 the Hawaiian Renaissance was in full force. The stories of Eddie Aikau are now legendary but even back then Eddie's actions struck me as being incredibly heroic and worthy of publication," said publisher Buddy Bess. Author Stuart Coleman said, "Since the publication of "Eddie Would Go" almost 15 years ago, Eddie's reputation has only grown over time, and his story is even more timely now as the Hōkūlea is midway through her WorldwideVoyage. Wherever the voyaging eanoe goes, Eddie sails with her." The book is $14.95 and is available through besspress.com and most loeal booksellers.