Mykonos Muse

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Coffee table books are one of the cultural objects that at some point went from seeming unnecessary and unjustifiably expensive to being the symbolic measure of adulthood and self-actualization. Coffee table books aren't known for their literary appeal, after all. They're known for being beautiful—and for giving house guests hints as to the very serious stuff you're into in a very serious way. Your genre or specialization seems to be travel photography from the point of view of tradition, religion, and culture. Was “Mykonos Muse” somehow an exception to the rule?

At the core of this island’s unique character stands perhaps the mentality of its people since the beginning of time. How do you describe Mykonians and in what ways their special attitude contributed to a different development for Mykonos compared to other Greek islands?Do you have in your mind an ideal Mykonos weekend itinerary? Which places, beaches, clubs, restaurants, shops, etc., would you recommend to first-timers? Image: Sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens by Nikolaos Kaltsas, kaponeditions.gr p> Travel To Ibiza, Tulum, And The Moon? Here’s How; By Shivani Vora, Forbes Online (USA), May 2023

To complete this array of scents, the Assouline team worked on creating playful branding with vibrant colors and foil stamping. Each box is inspired by the series’ book covers, matching the palettes and individualized symbols specific to the series. The candles, featuring the motif of each destination, are housed in a ceramic beige-tinted vessel. All pieces in this collection seamlessly blend with any style of interior and act as a perfect addition to one’s library, pairing elegantly with Assouline titles.

You are a Greek, traveling across continents and living between Athens and New York. As a photographer and writer studying humanity and discovering common threads among nations, do you still feel predominantly Greek or rather a citizen of the world?The pandemic effects in everybody’s lives are an undeniable fact, and Mykonians could not be an exception. On the other hand, they have proved their ability to adapt and deal successfully with all circumstances through the years. Thus while respecting, as much as possible, the new rules, Mykonos managed to offer great holidays to its visitors. By all times, the inland’s beauty remains untouchable. Mykonos Muse book, Assouline Publishing, Assouline.com You have traveled around Greece, as well as to Ethiopia, Sudan, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Iran, India, Cuba, Nepal, Colombia, Tunisia, Morocco, Japan, Australia, and the list goes on. Is traveling for you a form of escape or a means to conducting further research?