Many members will know, or at least know the name Jane Akatay - who writes for a number of publications including local ones. Jane has written a new book - "A Guide to Kayaköy" with Dean Livesley. The book also includes a forward by one Louis de Bernieres, who apparently has had some success in getting his stuff published too.
A GUIDE TO KAYAKÖY is divided into three sections – Place, People and Walks, giving the reader diverse insights into the history, memories and walking routes so they can the most of this evocative, atmospheric and unique environment…with contributions from acclaimed writer Louis de Bernières, passionate historian Peter Rogers, Archeologist Petros Mechtidis and academic Despina Damianou, this guide brings this crumbling hillside town back to life, in the imagination, at least.
Here is a short review of the book to give a little idea of the content...
"Jane Akatay & Dean Livesley have produced a perfect treasure with A Guide to Kayaköy, so much more than facts and details; a trove where one is constantly surprised by the next jewel it contains. This pocket-sized book has something for everyone. There are historical and architectural facts with references to further reading for those who love to imbibe these features during their travels. In your imagination you can repopulate the abandoned village of Levissi, by ambling through the ancient streets reading excerpts from Louis de Berniѐres’ Birds Without Wings. You can gain insight into the lives of current residents through Jane’s conversation with Halil Hoca and pick up further details about life in the valley today. Dean provides an introduction to the flora and fauna one can expect to see in addition to some breathtaking views and has given details of several walks to help you observe these features, whether you have only a few hours or a full day to give to these activities. This book is a ‘must have’ if you really want to derive as much pleasure and interest as possible from your visit to Kayaköy."There is also a local benefit from sales of the book. A donation from each copy sold will be made to FIG on behalf of projects for the Kayaköy First School.
Below is a list of places where the book can be bought. I have suggested to Jane that an outlet in Calis would be useful and she will look into that - if we get one I'll add it later. Good luck to Dean and Jane with the book - I am all for anything that promotes the area and specifically the non-sun and Efes side - the rich history that Fethiye sits surrounded by.
A GUIDE TO KAYAKÖY is on sale at the following places:
KAYAKÖY
Kaya Garden (main entrance)
Izela Restaurant (Gunay’s Garden)
Antik Restaurant
Çömlekhane – Pottery
Mavi Kelebek Restaurant
Caspers Restaurant
ÖLÜDENIZ
Sky Sports
HISARÖNÜ
Goldfinger (Hisarönü and Ovacik salons)
Sea Breeze Hotel
FETHIYE
Hippy Chick (opposite Mulberry Tree Restaurant)
UNIQUE (Paspatur)
FIG (Fethiye International Group) Shop (Fethiye)
Mosaik Bahçe Cumhuriyet Mah 90/91 Sokak (Behind Domino's Pizza),
ÇALIŞ
Golden Moon Estate, Köprübaşı Mevkii, Calis Beach (on the corner opposite the bridge in the centre of Çalış.)
KALKAN
Kalkan Turkish Local News website
www.turkishlocalnews.comBODRUM
Chris Drum Berkaya
Akustik Tourism Center
Meyzen Tevfik CAD. NO.144
marina
TEL: 0252-313 4523
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
0530 322 01 87 or 0533 640 1162
Soon you will be able to visit
www.kayakoyguide.com