Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dark blue publishers cloth binding with embossed polynesian facemask design on front cover. The kontiki museum is temporarily closed as a measure against the spread of coronavirus. The book was first published in norway on 2 november 1948, and sold out in 15 days. A documentary about the kontiki expedition of the norwegian explorer thor heyerdahl. The book is a turquoise cloth with an impression of a polynesian carving on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. It appeared with great success in english in 1950, also in many other. This is a highly used, highly collectible, hardcover book. Kontiki by heyerdahl, thor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. A longtime pet project for producer jeremy thomas whos collaborated with.
The kon tiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. The kon tiki expedition by thor heyerdahl abebooks. At the point of 2010, no one of the kontikis members still alive. He followed this up with spectacular expeditions on the reed boats ra and tigris. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film. All external videos in cosmolearning are merely links to outside video hosts that make available embed codes to be used by external websites or blogs. Many people thought it was a suicide mission, but on august 7, 1947 after 101 days in the open ocean the kontiki the name given to the raft crashed onto a reef on the raroia island. His record of the journey, kontiki, was first published in norwegian in 1948, and in english in 1950. Books similar to kontiki meet your next favorite book.
The kontiki expedition by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It all started in 1934 with the first don the beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid90s with the printing of the book of tiki by sven. Even an idiot can read the list of thor heyerdahls books and see the kon tiki expedition is a separate book from american indians in the pacific. Not just tacos a journey into the world of authentic latin american cuisine shirley solis. The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south. Kontiki is a norwegianswedish documentary film about the kontiki expedition led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl in 1947, released in sweden, norway, finland, and denmark in 1950, followed by the united states in 1951. Kon tiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy awardwinning documentary film chronicling his adventures. This book is from our pre isbn stock and could therefore be over 50 years old.
The story was made into an academyaward winning documentary in 1951. Free download or read online kon tiki pdf epub book. Kontiki lounge chair by gillis lundgren for ikea, 1970s. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kon tiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this kontiki study guide and get instant access to the following critical essays. With thor heyerdahl, herman watzinger, erik hesselberg, knut haugland. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east. This site is using cookies to help us improve your user experience. Kontiki is also the name of heyerdahls book, the academy award winning. The raft was named kon tiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kon tiki was said to be an old name. You responded to yesterdays plea to keep the flaming pupu platter alive with a list. Cosmolearning will never be responsible for any kind of hosting of external productions.
Almost completely wiped from the consciousness of americans until recently, sven kirstens tome put tiki on the map as a unique pop culture phenomenon. Kontiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Pdf kontiki book by thor heyerdahl free download 240. The book of tiki uses intense colors, and ultrahip page compositions that make it difficult to read typically taschen, but i still found it distracting. I have studied the making of documentaries at lillehammer university college, and have worked at nrk. It recounts heyerdahls experiences with the kontiki expedition, where he travelled across the pacific ocean on a balsa tree raft. Excavating tikis finest offerings taschens book of tiki provided the blueprint for the reappreciation and revival of tiki style. In 1947, adventurer thor heyerdahl embarked on an astonishing expedition a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean on a balsawood raft, s. Kontiki was the name of a tiny balsawood raft, constructed by. Heyerdahl was interested in demonstrating the possibility that ancient people from the. Octavo, original blue cloth, cartographic endpapers, uncut, original dust jacket. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventure a journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Kontiki official uk trailer in cinemas 19th december. Ever since i read the kontiki book, ive been fascinated by thor heyerdahl.
Torstein raaby died in 1964 in greenland by heart condition while he trying to get north pole he was 45. Kon tiki opened its doors and began welcoming patrons to paradise in. Across the pacific by raft by thor heyerdahl, rand mcnally, first edition, book club edition, february, 1950. A valid email address is required to receive site notifications and occasional newsletters. The first edition of the novel was published in 1948, and was written by thor heyerdahl. Intrigued by polynesian folklore, biologist thor heyerdahl suspected that the south sea islands had been settled by an ancient race from. Kon tiki by thor heyerdahl, first edition abebooks. Kontiki is the record of an astonishing adventurea journey of 4,300 nautical miles across the pacific ocean by raft. Now a major motion picture, kontiki is the record of thor heyerdahls astonishing threemonth voyage across the pacific. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. A sketch book of the famous kontiki expedition by the navigator of the voyage. The raft was named kontiki after the inca god viracocha, for whom kontiki was said to be an old name. The book is packed with color photos of tiki mugs, matchbooks, buildings, and much more.
It will have a general appearance commensurate with its age including age effects to page edges, binding and boards. The kontiki museum have since 1963 funded and organized a number of research projects, mainly archaeological fieldwork, on islands in the pacific, in the maldive islands, and in peru. Kontiki click to enlarge rated pg 1 hr 58 min 20 adventure, docudrama, historical drama. At the kontiki museum, guests can experience original vessels and upto. Thor heyerdahl 19142002 gained worldwide fame when he crossed the pacific ocean on the balsawood raft kontiki in 1947. The main characters of this non fiction, travel story are. Buy the kontiki expedition by heyerdahl, thor isbn.
The kontiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the pacific ocean from south america to the polynesian islands, led by norwegian explorer and writer thor heyerdahl. Tiki culture is about the polynesia that never was. The most extensive is the archaeological excavations at ahu naunau, anakena, rapa nui, 198688, and the archaeological investigations of a pyramidal complex at. However, the book does lean a bit too much towards making the book eye candy. Kontiki, raft in which the norwegian scientist thor heyerdahl and five companions sailed in 1947 from the western coast of south america to the islands east of tahiti. The movie, which was directed by thor heyerdahl and edited by olle nordemar, received the academy award for best documentary. Tiki is the freelibreopen source web application with the most builtin features. Buy kontiki by thor heyerdahl from waterstones today. Kon tiki ekspedisjonen is a 1948 book by the norwegian writer thor heyerdahl. Everyone wanted to see the primitive kontiki raft constructed after ancient models, and nearly 20 million people have visited the museum since it opened its doors in 1950.
The height of kitsch, its a longing for the time when hawaii was still an exotic locale with topless hulas and bottomless mai tais. Never before had tiki cultures visual power and pervasiveness been revealed. Following the worldrenowned, sensational kontiki expedition of 1947, the kontiki museum was established in oslo. First edition of this true story of heyerdahls 4300mile journey across the pacific on a balsawood raft, with 80 photographic illustrations of his adventure, inscribed on the half title. Across the pacific by raft hardcover 1950 by thor heyerdahl author. Register at and youll be able to use the account at any.
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