Assouline Greek Islands Boek - ISBN 9781649800398 Internationaal

Assouline Greek Islands in de kleur oranje. Ontdek het item online bij de Bijenkorf. wonen, boeken & schrijfwaren, boeken. 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 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) on 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.Chrysanthos Panas is a businessman, art collector and philanthropist from Athens. He is in the hospitality industry and co-owner, with his brother Spyros, of several well-known clubs and restaurants in Greece, such as Island, Athénée and Salon de Bricolage. He is an expert in destination management and one of the first to use the term “Athens Riviera.”Katerina Katopis-Lykiardopulo is a photographer, hospitality consultant, travel writer, marathon-runner, aviator and travel aficionado. Her adventures have taken her to more than 110 countries around the globe, but to her, there is no place like Greece. As a member of the team behind some of the country’s premier luxury destinations, she has been instrumental in introducing the concept of branded residences in Greece, for projects such as Amanzoe.

Sail through myth, sun, and timeless beauty. Dive into the sun-drenched magic of the Aegean with Assouline Greek Islands. From the serene coves of Patmos, beloved by Aga Khan, to the artistic allure of Hydra, a muse to Henry Miller, Leonard Cohen, and Sophia Loren, each island pulses with its own unique spirit and timeless mythology. Wander through ancient ruins, cliffside monasteries, and volcanic landscapes that have inspired legends, filmmakers, and dreamers for millennia. Embark on a visual odyssey as the author and photographer sail aboard a traditional Greek vessel, capturing the islands’ calming atmosphere, iconic architecture, and unforgettable characters. Every page of this travel coffee table book invites you to experience the seductive history, vibrant traditions, and boundless beauty of the Greek Islands—without ever leaving home.