{"product_id":"the-philippines-a-visual-journey-hardcover","title":"The Philippines: A Visual Journey - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth V. Reyes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully photographed travel pictorial captures the people, art, architecture, food and landscapes of the Philippines.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Philippine Archipelago with its 7,100 islands is culturally diverse and unique in Southeast Asia, and renowned for the splendor of its coastal beaches and terraced mountains. Seventy million Filipinos have been nurtured by both tropical environment and unique historical development--through 300 years of Spanish Christianization and 40 years of American modernization--and have emerged as an attractive blend of East and West, soul and style. The island country is perhaps best known for the friendliness of its people and their natural sense of song, dance and hospitality. The archipelago is also called \"Pearl of the Orient.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 150 photographs and a detailed map, \u003ci\u003eExciting Philippines\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential book for expats or tourists traveling to the Philippines.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth V. Reyes\u003c\/b\u003e is a Filipino arts and travel journalist who has written numerous travel articles and illustrated books covering the Southeast Asian region. Her books include \u003ci\u003eTimes Travel Library: Bali; Times Travel Library: Manila; Tagaytay: Town on the Ridge; The Philippines: Journey Through the Archipelago; Filipino Style; Islander;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTropical Living: Contemporary Dream Houses in the Philippines.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePhotographs by an internationally-renowned team of photographers including \u003cb\u003eLuca Invernizzi Tettoni, Bien Bautista, Emil Davocol, Patrick Lucero\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSonny Yabao\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.9 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765197603104,"sku":"9780804846240","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/754cb145a4bad21d6dff7f1b34d0170b.webp?v=1780263424","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-philippines-a-visual-journey-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}