Mykonos Muse

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Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the blue-green water of the Aegean sits whitewashed, windmill-strewn Mykonos, the island of the winds. This ancient island and those surrounding it, mythologized as the bodies of gods felled by Hercules in the time of antiquity, are older than legend and have played host to countless cultures for more than millennia. At forty-square-miles and boasting a population of only ten-thousand, the ‘Ibiza of Greece’ has become prized for gorgeous architecture, welcoming and open-minded locals, and fantastic beaches. With such names as ‘Paradise’ and ‘Super Paradise,’ the sands of these shores have captured the imaginations and hearts of industry titans, artists, and party-goers alike from all around the globe, marking it as a stable cosmopolitan destination and as a paramount it haven on the jet-set circuit. a href="https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/lizy-manola-releases-new-photography-book-mykonos-muse.html" target="_blank">See Mykonos Through the Eye of an Acclaimed Greek Photographer, The Cut, April 2018 a href="https://www.beyondgreeksalad.com/2021/04/12/lizy-manola-the-author-of-assoulines-mykonos-muse-book-and-documentary-photographer-travels-the-world-paying-tribute-to-spirituality-and-tradition/" target="_blank">Lizy Manola: The Author of Assouline’s Mykonos Muse Book and Documentary Photographer Travels the World Paying Tribute to Spirituality and Tradition, Beyond Greek Salad (Greece), April 2021

You are lately working on projects that are mostly focusing on worship and religion. Is that coming from an increased interest in spirituality, or are these areas clear indicators of authentic culture and make for great documentary photography themes?

p>Mykonos Muse, le livre qui donne envie de partir en Grèce cet été, Vogue France, April 2018

p> Assouline: dopo i libri sui viaggi più belli del mondo, le candele che ti portano a Tulum, Marrakech… | Vogue Italia; By Francesca Faccani, Vogue Online (Italy), May 2023

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?

The candles were created with the intention of going deeper into telling the story of six destinations: Mykonos, Tulum, Marrakech, Ibiza, Gstaad and the Moon. For each getaway, the Assouline family reflected on memories and personal associations that resulted in unique yet coordinated fragrances. p>‘MYKONOS MUSE’ PHOTO BOOK TRANSPORTS YOU TO GREECE’S FABLED PARTY ISLAND; By: Jared Paul Stern, Villa88 (Middle East), October 2021

p>Lizy Manola: The Author of Assouline’s Mykonos Muse Book and Documentary Photographer Travels the World Paying Tribute to Spirituality and Tradition, Beyond Greek Salad (Greece), April 2021

Close your eyes, take a breath, and be transported. Where? To a warm sandy beach of Tulum, a bustling bar in the old town of Mykonos or an après-ski moment in front of a roaring fireplace in Gstaad. Assouline is delighted to introduce a collection of scented candles inspired by its best-selling Travel Series titles. Created exclusively for Assouline by renowned perfumer Jérôme Epinette, it will bring spirit and dreams to your most precious life moments. Do you have in your mind an ideal Mykonos weekend itinerary? Which places, beaches, clubs, restaurants, shops, etc., would you recommend to first-timers? 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. Image: Sculpture in the National Archaeological Museum, Athens by Nikolaos Kaltsas, kaponeditions.grYou have been a Mykonos insider for the last 40 years. What kind of additional research did you have to do for “Mykonos Muse” (you wrote the text as well), and why haven’t you approached these aspects of the island before? p> Luxury Publisher Assouline Launches a Travel-Inspired Candle Collection; By Kristin Limoges, Harper's Bazaar Online (USA), May 2023

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?