The definitive book on the island covering every conceivable aspect – its prehistory, its associations with Polynesian culture, its societal decline and vegetative denudation, the birdman cult, the vested spirituality of the Moai, and, most perplexing, how were the statues carved, extracted and moved across the island for erection at a distance from their quarry sites. Illustrated throughout with maps, site plans, archive documents and a wealth of excellent colour and b&w photographs not reproduced elsewhere.  Hardback.  192 pages.  In good condition.  [This copy has five news clippings as loose inserts including an article from the New Scientist on the island as a case study for ecological disaster; an article on the opening of the Hangaroa luxury hotel and spa; and Will Self’s psychogeography essay following his visit to the island.]  Cat No 4402