Book Greek Islands | Assouline

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An endless expanse of sparkling waters coupled with unparalleled Greek hospitality awaits visitors to the Aegean islands. Each island is home to a unique spirit and mythology. From Patmos (Aga Khan favourite) to Hydra (which captivated Henry Miller, Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren), the islands are steeped in an alluring sense of history, tradition and adventure. Several films have been filmed here over the decades, including Boy on a Dolphin (1957) in Hydra, The Big Blue (1988) in Amorgos, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) in Santorini. Sources of inspiration for millennia, ancient ruins, cliffside monasteries and volcanic shores are must-sees.

The author and photographer boarded a traditional Greek sailing ship and embarked on an odyssey to capture the soothing atmosphere, quintessential characters and breathtaking architecture of these gems of the Aegean Sea. A spectacular journey recreated in the pages of the Greek Isles.

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• 312 pages
• More than 200 illustrations
• English language
• Released in April 2022
• L 9.76 x W 12.99 x D 1.5"
• Linen Hardcover
• 6.6 lbs.

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An endless expanse of shimmering waters paired with unmatched Greek hospitality awaits visitors to the islands of the Aegean Sea. Each island is home to a unique spirit and mythology. From Patmos (a favorite of the Aga Khan) to Hydra (which captivated Henry Miller, Leonard Cohen and Sophia Loren), the islands are imbued with a seductive sense of history, tradition and adventure. Several films over the decades have been filmed on them, including Boy on a Dolphin (1957) we Hydra, The Big Blue (1988) on Amorgos and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) on Santorini. Sources of inspiration for millennia, the ancient ruins, cliffside monasteries and volcanic rims are all can't-miss sights.

Venturing on an Odyssey of their own, the author and the photographer boarded a traditional Greek sailboat and set out to capture the calming atmosphere, quintessential characters and breathtaking architecture of these gems of the Aegean. A spectacular journey re-created in the pages of Greek Islands .

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