The Municipality of Mykonos, the Municipal Foundation “Panagiotis Kousathanas Library,” and the renowned Indiktos Publications are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the third reprint of the iconic volume Orts’ à la Banda!, a cherished publication for Mykonian editions, well-loved by many.
Curated by Panagiotis Kousathanas, the volume offers a retrospective voyage through old Mykonos, and its first edition dates back to 1986 during the mayoralty of Mathios Apostolou. The second reprint, enriched with minor additions and additional photographic material, was released in 2002 under the mayoralty of Christos Veronis. The third reprint, scheduled for 2024, includes further minor updates and is again supported by Mayor Christos Veronis.
This new reprint will feature a redesigned cover as a tribute to the memory of the French painter and lover of Mykonos, Roger Tourte (1902–1972). Currently at the bookbinding stage, the new edition is expected to be ready within the next few days. It is worth noting that Orts’ à la Banda! was the first significant publication supported by the Municipality of Mykonos in 1986. It paved the way for a long series of important books about the island’s history and culture, works that gained recognition, admiration, and love both within and beyond Mykonos.