GREAT BAY, St. Martin (October 12, 2003) — The image of the book National Symbols of St. Martin – A Primerhas just gotten a presentation boost, according to House of Nehesi Publishers.
The hardcover book now fits snugly into its own case and slides out with ease to be looked at or read. “We’ve decided to enhance the packaging of National Symbols because of its continuing presentation as a special gift by such a range of instances and people, and practically as a VIP and promotional presentation by government and the Tourist Bureau respectively,” said Jacqueline Sample, president of House of Nehesi.
“We asked Angelo Rombley to design a high-end executive look for a case that could be manufactured at a cost we could afford,” said Sample. Rombley’s design contrasts the colorful cover of the book with the white case and the subtly of its embossed imagery.
The first people, executives no less, who were presented with the encased copy of National Symbols were those visiting St. Martin for the FCCA conference last week. Commissioner of Tourism Theo Heyliger ordered the copies of the books and the cases for the island’s special guests.
The new package is a white gloss 18pt. card stock case with the name of the book embossed on the front as a monogram and spelled out.
Nearly seven years after the landmark book was first published here, House of Nehesi has printed this limited number of cases, which “will also protect the book from wear and tear. I know for sure that St. Martin collectors who cherish this book will try to get copies of the cases before they run out,” said Sample.
“We plan to offer the Lt. Governor’s Office and the Tourist Bureau the earliest option to acquire copies of the cases for VIP presentation and high-end tourism promotion.” The copies of the National Symbols’ cases will be available at book parties and directly from House of Nehesi, and possibly in bookstores for purchase with the popular book about St. Martin’s culture, historical personalities, and natural environment.