{"product_id":"9783777449319","title":"Fish Hooks of the Pacific Islands: A Pictorial Guide to the Fish Hooks from the Peoples of the Pacific Islands","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe humble fish hook derives its form from its function: to catch fish. But in cultures where fishing is central to the way of life, the crafting of fish hooks is elevated to a form of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFish Hooks of the Pacific Islands\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the finest specimens from private collections all over the world. Included are more than three hundred newly commissioned photographs showing over six hundred fish hooks at their actual size, accompanied by details on their features and provenance. This is the first comprehensive catalog of Pacific Island fish hooks in more than eighty years, and it brings together vast amounts of new information, including recent discoveries and updated research. In addition, the book includes contributions by Sydney Picasso and oceanic art expert Anthony J. P. Meyer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOpulently illustrated and unprecedented in its comprehensiveness, \u003ci\u003eFish Hooks of the Pacific Islands\u003c\/i\u003e offers an incredible amount of information and will be essential to scholars and collectors of tribal or Pacific Island art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirmer Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048938979568,"sku":"9783777449319","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783777449319_p0.jpg?v=1763683884","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783777449319","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}