'Mykonos Muse'

Whitewashed and windmill-strewn, the ancient Greek island of Mykonos is prized by locals and visitors alike for its stunning architecture, beautiful beaches and laid back atmosphere. Often referred to as ‘Ibiza of Greece’, the 85.5 square kilometre island's moniker is perhaps a little unfair given Mykonos' history of playing host to countless cultures for more than millennia, a past explored by Greek photographer Lizy Manola over 300 pages in Assouline's 'Mykonos Muse'. Accompanied by 200 illustrations, the book explores Mykonos' unique culture and society, which has drawn visitors for years — from its days as a retreat for creatives such as Le Corbusier and Antonis Benakis, to its status as a haven for the LGBT community. Alongside the ruins and myths, Manola's weighty tome also provides insight to the island as a cosmopolitan destination and magnet to the jet set.