An inspirational collection of homes, from the one-room cubic Cycladic houses that inspired Le Corbusier to imposing Venetian towers and houses integrated into the surrounding rocks

Invaded over the centuries by Romans, Venetians, and Turks—and now tourists—Greece has always managed to retain its distinctive qualities. Julia Klimi's stunning photographs of domestic interiors, specially taken over a period of several years, capture the quintessential Greek style, while pointing out rich regional variations, Outside spaces, many with views of sea, are also featured, from verandas merging into swimming pools and shaded marble paths leading to secret gardens, to courtyards currounded by olive trees—all suffused with the astonishin light of the eastern Mediterranean.

Thirty-five houses are featured in eight geographical sections: The Dodecanse (Rhodes, Symi, Asttpalaia, Patmos); Crete; The Cyclades (Santorini, Serifos, Paros, Mykonos, Tinos); The Saronic Islands (Hydra, Spetses); The Ionian Islands (Corfu); The Peloponnese (Monemvasia, Arkadia); Athens; and The Mainland (Pelion, Zagorohoria, Metsovo). The stories of the people who have lovingly restored these homes are also told. Some have created contemporary interiors with reinforced concrete, brick, and iron, while others have used entirely traditional materials and methods.

Unlike previous attempts to capture the Greek style, this book provides an insider's unique view. Julia Klimi is a photojournalist who has worked for Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, and Elle Decoration. Born in Greece and today based in Athens, she graduated in photography at the Istituto Europro di Design, Rome.

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ISBN 0-500-51165-9 · 9³/₄" x 11" · 466 color illustrations · 224 pages · INTERIOR DESIGN

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