Hawaii is at the center of one of the most enduring fusion-food trends-Pacific Rim cooking. A Taste of Hawaii was ahead of its time in 1992, when it was first published in hardcover: In Spring 2000, the trade paperback will find a ready, hungry market. Shattering the mainland's stereotype of luau food-poi, pineapple, and roast pig- the 125 recipes in A Taste of Hawaii combine fresh ingredients indigenous to the islands with local seafood and tropical produce. The acclaimed Jean-Marie Josselin, chef-owner of the enormously popular A Pacific Cafe, which is located in Kauai, Oahu, and Maui, brings classical French training to Hawaii's exotic fare. His multicultural concoctions result in unique, utterly delicious dishes. Stunning photos and sensual illustrations make the book as irresistible as the food.

Jean-Marie Josselin, chef and owner of the highly regarded A Pacific Cafe in Kauai, Oahu, and Maui, was born in France and educated at the Culinary School of Paris. He worked in L.A. before moving to Hawaii and uncovering the possibilities of Pacific Rim cuisine. MARTIN JACOBS is a professional photographer based in New York City. His photographs have appeared in Spirit of the Harvest, The International Chocolate Cookbook, and The Foods of Vietnam. COCO MASUDA, is an illustrator and graphic designer in New York. She traveled to Hawaii to research the artwork for this book.