Assouline Mykonos Muse

Assouline Mykonos Muse

Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the azure-green waters of the Aegean, Mykonos, the island of the winds, is famous for its whitewashed houses and windmills. This ancient island, along with its surrounding islands, mythologized as the place where Heracles cast down the bodies of the gods, is older than legend and has been home to numerous cultures for millennia. With its 40 square miles and a population of just 10,000, the "Ibiza of Greece" has become renowned for its captivating architecture, welcoming people, and stunning beaches. Its sands, with names like "Paradise" and "Super Paradise," have captivated titans of industry, artists, and partygoers from around the world, making it a cosmopolitan destination.

This book chronicles the culture and society that has defined Mykonos over the last century, from its days as a refuge for figures such as Le Corbusier and Antonis Benakis, to its role as a sanctuary for the gay community, to its fame as a party destination, all accompanied by the myths and relics hidden on the island.