The Philippines Rediscovered, a
book of photographs by Stuart Dee, shows his artistic vision of a country
as he returns following a twenty-year absence.
"... To Filipino eyes, some
of the scenes Stuart captures with his lenses may be familiar, but in a
manner that is at once so distinctive one would wish to see them again,
feel them, even live within and in them. This is the essence of a loving
remembrance akin to an anthem in the heart ..."
- Nick Joaquin, National Artist
"... A true son of the Philippines,
Stuart sees with an innate sense of the Filipino, the beauty of his Islands.
With their vivid color and their superb composition, his photographs inspire
me. This book has a soul, and as such, it invites the viewer to see the
Philippines in a very special way. The way both Filipinos and foreigners
ought to see our Country."
- Jaime Zobel de Ayala
"... Finally, a book that provocatively
captures the beauty, luminosity, romance and diversity that is the Philippines
... definitely the best photo book on the country."
- Mel Tobias