The following quote is form a Romanian lady living in Germany who just received a copy of IMAGES Antigua & Barbuda... "I have got "THE BOOK"! I very much thank you! I am so happy and overwhelmed. My eyes got bigger , my mind much faster and my soul much eager for more of such! We all paged the book trying to go back in time and space but wasn't quite like that: you give us a new dimension of this beautiful land. Sophisticated but so much alive, reality to reach for, blue and earthy, full of hope, tempting, peaceful, harmony, surprising, power, wonder, sexy, class! "
And you have it all!
Multumesc (thank you in Romanian) you shared it with me!
Recently Caribbean Travel & Life asked if they could feature IMAGES in their magazine. A photographer had visited Antigua and brought the book to the attention of the editor. The write up although brief has caused several people to purchase copies from the Florida warehouse. Thanks guys!
For a limited time we are offering 2 copies of IMAGES Antigua & Barbuda for a special price. If you order 2 copies from here we will send you a rebate of $ 35.00 This means the second copy is half price. Shipping addresses do not have to be the same either, so you can send someone a gift!
Last week we sailed Genesis back to Windward in order to attend the [re] launch of Tradition a 50' Carriacou Sloop that is now owned by Frank Pearce of Antigua. He had spent the last 3 months in & out of Windward overseeing the work necessary to bring her up to a traditional state again. After being rigged as an auxiliary island trader for many years Frank will soon sail her to Antigua rigged as a gaff cutter. Here she will join the 6 resident Carriacou Sloops and prepare for Antigua Classics 2009 and the inaugural West Indies Regatta in St. Barth's.
Distribution down Island is now complete - Genesis has returned to Antigua after sailing to Bequia, Mustique, PSV, Union, Petite Martinique, Carriacou & Grenada. In each island we did a slideshow presentation, signed copies and stocked bookstores. For a complete list of where they can be found please see distributor page at IndianCreekBooks.com or email alexis@indiancreekbooks.com
The last 3 weeks saw GENESIS sailing from Antigua to Tortola with a cargo of books. The aim was to generate interest in Caribbean Boatbuilding while promoting the books. 1st stop was St. Barth's where we were welcomed by LouLou Magras - himself a photographer with a unique collection of slides taken during the 60s & 70s of Carriacou Sloops & Schooners when they regularly docked at Gustavia to exchange produce for cigarettes & liquor. We had an impromptu slide projection of the Carriacou Sloops books outside the Capitanerie while the crew of a French frigate looked on from the bridge deck. Next stop was St. Maarten and the museum in Philipsburg to deliver more books. Then on to Anguilla where we stopped for a drink with Sir Emil Gumbs, ex Prime Minister of Anguilla and captain of the legendary Warspite. 4 am saw us sailing out of Road Bay and on to Trellis Bay and Jost Van Dyke to do the same at Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta. Here we met all kinds of interesting salts including the builder of the new Jost Van Dyke 32 Tortola Sloop being built behind Foxy's by Kevin and his team of students from the local school. Next it was Tortola and Aragorn's Studio in Trellis Bay where again we held an evening of Fish Fry with Slide Presentation. The invited guests ranged from Government officials, Yachts People, book sellers and museum curators. Aragorn got on the mike and spoke at some length about his plan to build a new Tortola Sloop right there on the beach at Trellis next to his earlier project the beautiful Dominican GliGli Carib Canoe . After a 30 hr beat across the Sombrero Passage GENESIS sailed onto the dock at St. Barth's once again, this time to project the slideshow at the Gallery PORTA 34 where LouLou was holding an exhibition of 120 of his wonderful framed prints. We then joined Marius for his 85th birthday party at the select with 2 nights of live music... Next week we sail South to Bequia, PSV, Carriacou, , PM & Grenada where we shall be doing more signings and slide presentations.
"Beauty! Energy! Romance! YOU WOULDN'T HAVE TO KNOW OR CARE ABOUT SAILING, TO BE CARRIED AWAY BY THIS PAIR OF BOOKS BY ALEXIS ANDREWS. The books bring the sloops built on the tiny island of Carriacou, in the Grenadines, to glorious life through first-rate color photographs, of which the books chiefly consist. In Vanishing Ways, the boats are seen racing and fishing, as an intergral part of island life. In Genesis, the process of building a sloop is shown very clearly and interestingly. This is better than a museum. Go sailing without ever getting wet!"
Nancy F. Pyle, OK, USA
"Dear Alexis,
I got there late, but I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the wonderful introduction of your spectacular book IMAGES! What a perfect setting for such an occasion, enhanced by a very tasteful display of your images, artfully lighted giving the effect of a truly top class event.
The jazz, the food, the wine and the incredible show of images beamed onto the wall in the courtyard all masterfully blended in perfect synergy to complete one of those etched in the mind memories.
Congratulations, Alexis; "you done good. Very good!"
Paddy & Nettie Costeloe, Antigua
Dear Alexis-- The Carriacou sloops books are lovely. We're interested in reviewing them - Congratulations on a fine production!"
Matt Murphy Editor, WoodenBoat, Maine, USA
Alexis, Just got the Carriacou books! Fantastic! They are works of art, what a great tribute to the type - I was smelling the sweet wind and feeling the heat and digging the heave of the sea.
Dan Houston, Editor, Classic Boat Magazine, UK
Just a short message to let you know that the IMAGES book arrived last week.
My complements on this beautiful book, it will be a perfect reminder of our trip to the island of Antigua.
With kind regards,
Marc."
California, USA
"Dear Alexis~
I have just finished reading your CARRIACOU SLOOPS books ( after looking at all the pictures first!) ... not sure what to say except that i am moved to write and tell how much pleasure I had in spending these hours in the company of the men of Windward. Thanks."
Liza Kirwan, Antigua ~ West Indies
"Hi Alexis, Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have had enough time to go through your Carriacou books, though I find something new every time. I am happy that you took the time to document this rather beautiful aspect of the island's culture. In a few years it might all be gone and your chronicle will continue to tell that very important tale of Carriacou. Thanks again for capturing the beauty and skill of these craftsmen who, with their culture, have made it even more appealing to observe. As a historian, I wished you could have done more on the hsitory because I believe there is a great story there, but the photos themselves tell a wonderful story. You captured Alwyn Enoe magnificently for all to appreciate his talent, skill and dedication to his calling.Good luck with the books and I am glad I have copies. Thanks again, it was worth the wait!!"
Based in Antigua, since 1986, alexis andrews specializes in charter and sales advertising photography for the marine industry. As well as shooting individual yachts for a discerning group
of private clients, his images appear regularly in international magazines and ad campaigns. Hallmarks of his work are strong graphic compositions & unusual perspectives.
He supplies stock photography to various agencies worldwide and has begun publishing limited edition coffee table photography books.
