Ka Mo‘olelo o Hi‘iakaikapoliopele

The Epic Tale of Hi‘iakaikapoliopele

‘Akahi nö, for the first time ever, the epic tale of Hi‘iaka and Pele will be published in both Hawaiian and English. On the centennial of the original publication, Awaiaulu presents this legacy of narrative and chant in a limited edition.

The Hi‘iaka Story
This ancient saga begins with the goddess Pele’s migration to Kïlauea and her spirit’s search for a lover.  The story details the quest of Pele’s younger sister, Hi‘iakaikapoliopele, to find the handsome Lohi‘auipo and bring him back to their crater home. Graced with a magical skirt and wielding supernatural powers, Hi‘iaka and her companions make their dangerous journey, facing spectral foes and worldly wiles. A very human account of love and lust, jealousy and justice, peopled with deities, demons, chiefs, and commoners.

This version by Ho‘oulumähiehie, articulated with 375 chants, ran from 1905 to 1906 as a daily series in the Hawaiian-language newspaper Ka Na’i Aupuni. His captivating telling showcases his profound cultural knowledge and engaging style. The story highlights Hi‘iaka’s role as a healer, source of inspiration, and icon of the hula traditions that embody the chants and dances of Pele and Hi‘iaka. It is the most extensive version known, offering a wealth of detail about social and religious practices, poetry and hula, healing arts, and many other Hawaiian customs.

Text and Translation
Puakea Nogelmeier has reproduced the Hawaiian text in modern orthography and crafted an exacting English translation of the story and chants. While keeping to the literal content of the language for fullness and accuracy, the translation makes every effort to present the essence—the pacing, humor, and drama— of the original.

Illustrations
Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos has produced a suite of twenty-one original paintings inspired by this epic tale, illuminating selected portions of the story. The illustrations, one of which is included with this prospectus, are printed in full color in this Centennial Edition. Solomon Enos has also created portrait drawings of each main character—these are featured in Puakea Nogelmeier’s introduction.

The Centennial Edition
The Centennial Edition, an elegant two-volume set, is designed by Barbara Pope, composed in Minion and Uncial types, and printed on premium text paper, as is the image enclosed. Each book is a large folio of over 400 pages measuring 9 x 12 inches. Two versions are offered:

The boxed version – Three hundred copies of the two-volume set are sewn and bound by hand by Gregor Campbell in fine goatskin leather and green moiré fabric. The two volumes are enclosed in a handmade clam-shell style box of archival board covered in moiré fabric. Price per boxed set, $1,500.

The slipcased version – Five hundred copies of the two-volume set are bound in green moiré fabric and enclosed in a matching slipcase. Price per slipcased set, $300.

To Place an Order — Copies of this illustrated limited edition can be ordered directly from Awaiaulu Press.

All proceeds go towards funding future publications

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Ka Mo‘olelo o Hi‘iakaikapoliopele and The Epic Tale of Hi‘iakaikapoliopele, the Centennial Edition.

Ho‘oulumähiehie’s version of the ancient saga, with contemporary orthography and English translation by Puakea Nogelmeier. Color illustrations by Solomon Enos. Each book in this two-volume set is a large folio of 500 pages measuring 9 x 12 inches. Published by Awaiaulu Press, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

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The boxed version The two-volume set sewn and bound by hand by Gregor Campbell in fine goatskin leather and green moiré fabric. The two volumes are enclosed in a handmade clam-shell style box of archival board covered in moiré fabric. 300 copies, $1,500 each.

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The slipcased version The two-volume set bound in green moiré fabric and enclosed in a matching slipcase of archival board covered in moiré fabric. 500 copies, $300 each.

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