New book features beauty of Guam's ocean

Sunday, 01 February 2009 22:58
Variety News Staff

(TR) - A new book by Guam-based marine photographer Tim Rock highlighting the undersea beauty of Guam's ocean and the beautiful coastal topography is now available.

Guam is a special mix of urban development and natural beauty.

Surrounded by miles of stunning coastline and rich coral reefs, it has one of the most diverse marine life communities in the Pacific with 400 coral species and over 1000 different fish.

A melting pot of cultures make up the population and a great variety of marine life, history and natural formations highlight the surrounding seas.

The book starts in the north and circumnavigates the island, traveling down the east coast, around the southern tip and then visually visiting the popular west coast reefs and bays. Enjoy this look at Guam's special ocean world. The 160-page book contains 275 color photos above and below Guam with captions.

Online ordering at Blurb.com. or log on to http://www.blurb.com/user/store/timrock

Click to preview the first 15 pages of the book -- plus the front and back covers.

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Tim Rock also has a new Palau Coffee Table volume. This book contains over 240 photographs.

Click to preview the first 15 pages of the book -- plus the front and back covers.

Palau is one of the most beautiful island archiplegoes on Earth. Photojournalist Rock has compiled a unique look at the 100-mile long island chain from north to south. See feeding manta rays, watch gray reef sharks, swim with dolphins and jellyfish. Explore hidden waterfalls and dense jungles. Meet the people and see the rich culture.

This stunning hard cover volume is like no other book on the Palau Islands. Amazing images on both land and sea make this a must have edition.

Order it online at Blurb.com.! or log on to http://www.blurb.com/user/store/timrock.

NOTE: These books are not available at Amazon.com.