THE GREAT CANOES: REVIVING A NORTHWEST COAST TRADITION. By David Neel.  Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press (P.O. Box 500096, 98145-5096), 1995, Paperbound. 135 Pp. ISBN Number 0-295-97482-6. $27.95. The over sixty vibrant color photographs, all of which are full and sometimes two page spreads, are reason enough to purchase The Great Canoes. Written and photographed by David Neel, a member of the Kwagiutle Nation himself, this book illustrates the revival of the traditional canoes of the Northwest Coast peoples. Almost lost to the motor boats, this traditional vessel is making its comeback. Neel documents this comeback through his photographs and text. He visits the numerous festivals and organized canoe trips which celebrate the revival of the traditional canoes. Neel's photographs are complimented by interviews with the Northwest Coast peoples. He talks with the people who make, use and appreciate these canoes. The Great Canoes explores the cultural significance of this ancient mode of transportation and offers and insight into the canoes spirituality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the culture of the Northwest Coast Indians. Anita Cheek Moon, Member Reviewers’ Consortium