Discover the captivating traditions and vibrant culture of Olympos, Karpathos, through the lens of renowned photographer George Tatakis. In this stunning visual journey, Tatakis documents the daily life, festive celebrations, and religious traditions of this remote village, immersing readers in the warmth and resilience of its people. From Byzantine Easter to the olive harvest, from traditional weddings to goat herding, Tatakis' evocative black and white photography captures the spirit and heritage of this unique corner of the Mediterranean. With an introduction by Vassiliki Chryssanthopoulou, the book is a breathtaking tribute to the enduring beauty and traditions of rural Greece.
Ò ...George TatakisÕ Olympos: From Karpathos island to Byzantium triumphantly introduces the reader and hopefully, the prospective visitor to Olympos, to some of its most interesting and unique cultural features, while also recreating the special atmosphere of this place, with glimpses of its old, premodern character, which induces feelings of nostalgia in both Olympitans and visitors alike... Ó
Vassiliki Chryssanthopoulou
Ò ...The black-and-white Olympos of George Tatakis is poetry in pictures inspired by local tradition... Ó
Evmorfia Diakogeorgiou
George Tatakis is an internationally recognized photographer. He has exhibited and published his work in important institutions and media, such as the Benaki Museum in Athens and the Fragonard Museum, the New York Times, National Geographic and LFI. His body of work and numbered print owners are archived at the Benaki Museum.