The Islands of Hawaii

This inviting illustrated overview of Hawaii foregoes geographic accuracy in favor of a visual ‘feast for the eyes.’ Exaggerated topography gives a vivid impression of the dramatic landscapes, including snow-capped Mauna Kea, lush rainforests and waterfalls, the pineapple-producing Palawai Basin, and the striking peak of Mt. Waialeale. Major tourist attractions, historic events, and recreational activities are also depicted in the cartoonish style and often accompanied by caricatured figures very reminiscent of the early 80s. Though it certainly has a lighthearted attitude, the subject matter is taken seriously, offering a surprisingly balanced take on the political, ethnic, cultural, and environmental history of Hawaii. The lush imagery is characteristic of Kim Forrest, who designed several similar maps of Hawaii and its islands during the 1980s and 1990s. This is the first edition, copyrighted in 1980 by Archar (Western) Inc. of Minneapolis. Later editions (1981, 1983, 1991) were issued by Travel Graphics International. This example was printed in 1982 to commemorate an event in Maui hosted by the Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company.