Press Release

For Immediate Release
 
 "Montserrat and Montserratians"
A Photo Exploration

August 9, 2005
What better way to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Soufriere Hills Volcano than to obtain the new publication- Photo Exploration- Montserrat and Montserratians?
The Authors- Igor Kravtchenko with his pictures and Howard A. Fergus with the script capture the very essence of what Montserrat was and is- a unique tropical paradise.

The variety of comments and opinions speak for themselves.
One Tourist had this to say- “Seeing is Believing. Montserrat is indeed an extremely beautiful place. The pictures give a comprehensive portrayal of Montserrat’s charm and natural beauty. The volcano has taken nothing away.”

Another Tourist just passing through, said “I must take back a copy of this book to show my friends. The book illustrates in words and in photography what I have experienced on my short stay. I want more! I must come back for more.”

Even those of us who live in Montserrat have to admit that despite the fact we only live on part of the island now Montserrat seems just as appealing. This book helps us to appreciate a whole lot more, the scenic beauty we took for granted all these years.

This book captures it all; an exquisite exhibition of the flora and fauna of Montserrat.

Its art, its history, its nature, its resilience, it’s Montserrat, a real Tropical Paradise on land and under the sea.

So there you are. Get yourself a copy of this book. See the variety of excellent accommodation that’s available and come get a taste of our ambience and hospitality. It’s an experience you’ll never forget!

This special edition commemorating ten years living with the volcano is in softcover, consists of 96 pages with photographs throughout, price US$ 32.95 /CDN$ 39.95, ca be obtained from major book stores,www.amazon.com, and directly from the publisher www.kimagic.ca

About the Authors:

Igor Kravtchenko MBA, LPPO
His love to photography and passion to travel made him quit his engineering job and start own business few years ago. He developed his photographic skills through Ryerson University and Professional Photographers Association of Canada. Igor participates in numerous exhibitions and competitions in Canada and internationally. He received the Travel Photographer of the Year 2004 award from Caribbean Tourism Organization, Major Award of the Province of Ontario for 2004 and his images were included in National Loan Collection of Canada and NAC Group International Loan Collection. Igor traveled in over twenty countries and his images are published in various travel magazines and newspapers. Montserrat became very special because of its unique nature and the amazing friendliness of its people, and this book is a gift of his love to the island.
Howard A. Fergus KBE, PhD
is a Professor of Eastern Caribbean Studies, University of the West Indies, School of Continues Studies. Born in Montserrat, he was Speaker of Parliament between 1975 and 2001 and has been de facto Deputy Governor over period of nearly 30 years. Professor Fergus was knighted by Her Majesty the Queen in 2001. He has several articles in scholarly journals, book chapters and books to his credit and is also a published poet. His most recent publications are: Volcano Song. Poems of an Island in Agony (2000), History
of Education in the British Leeward Islands 1838-1945 (2003), Beneath the Bananas: Poems of Montserrat (2004). He has also written a major history of Montserrat.

For additional information and order please contact info@kimagic.ca and visit www.kimagic.ca

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Contact Information
Kenneth Cassell
Montserrat Stationary Center
msc @candw.ms
+1 (664) 491-3355