Books
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‘The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia’ launched in Nicosia by the Australian Ambassador
The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia by Professor Anastasios Tamis was launched in Cyprus by the Australian High Commission on Wednesday, 30 August, at the new Nicosia Town Hall. …
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Photographer Effy Alexakis unveils 40 years of the Greek-Australian experience in new book
As a documentary photographer, Effy Alexakis has dedicated much of her life to unveiling the often hidden narratives of the contemporary Greek-Australian experience. The book ‘Effy Alexakis: Forty Photographs – …
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Unveiling the legacy of Mikis Theodorakis: A cultural journey through music and insight
An event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 27, at the Greek Centre, aiming to captivate audiences with insights into the life and work of the great 20th …
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The catastrophe of Smyrna from American Sources- A book review
This book documents from official government and other primary sources, and secondary sources that the burning of Smyrna in September 1922 was a deliberate act executed by the Kemalist forces. …
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Her Voice: Women’s empowering stories of courage and transformation find resonance in the US
My eyes popped wide open when I found Varvara’s e-book: “Her Voice.” I read the first chapter and was immediately deeply moved. How could we share such amazing similarities in …
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Socrates Tsourdalakis presents his book, dedicated to the Cretan pioneers
The book presentation of ‘Cretan Pioneers of Australia from 1829’ by Socrates Tsourdalakis took place in an emotional atmosphere last week. The event, organised by the Cretan Federation of Australia …
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Professor Vrasidas Karalis’ book ‘A History of Greek Cinema’ translated for the homeland
Professor Vrasidas Karalis’ book ‘A History of Greek Cinema’ has officially been released with a Greek translation in Greece, just over ten years since it was first published. The book, …
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Christos Linou commentates on society in his two new publications
Cross-disciplinary artist Christos Linou is back with new work, that melds personal stories to communal and societal issues. His fourth and fifth book, titled ‘BLUFF: ART AS WAR’ and ‘Brunswick …
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Large turnout at ‘Right for a Homeland’ launch
Educator writer and artist Stella Sorotou presented her inaugural poetry collection titled ‘Right for a Homeland’ last week to a Sydney audience including Greek state and church officials, parish members, …
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Michael Alexandratos: Delving into the depth of Greek literature and rebetiko
Three years ago my attention was drawn to a book by the American writer and poet, John Taylor, entitled “Harsh out of Tenderness – The Greek Poet and Urban Folklorist …