Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Other Local Resorts & Areas => Kayakoy Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Scunner on June 30, 2012, 22:31:16 PM
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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.com
BODRUM
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
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Bought our copy (signed) last Saturday. Great little book.
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i shall be buying one of these when we arrive September...
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Hope theres some left when we arrive would love to read that. Fascinating!
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I purchased the book when out last week, its fascinating a really good interesting read...
whis i had it last years when we walked round the ghost town. it might have helped to explain more, will have to visit it again with book in hand.
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If anyone's going out there in the next few weeks and can bring back a copy for me I'd apreciate it and will pay the UK postage. I'd love to know more about my home.
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I'll see what I can do KKOB, going on Saturday :D
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Thank you.
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Hi KKOB,
Kim & Ray go out next week if you can confirm that Hippy Chick or Mosaik Bahce have one they will go and get it for you, then we can post on to you
Carol
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Jane will be dropping some more copies at the restaurant tomorrow, inşallah!
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Stick my name on a copy please Nichola.
Carol, yes, if you could arrange for them to bring back a copy for me I'll sort out payment with you.
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Consider it done :)
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hi they back to UK 3rd November - so will post it the Monday after - Nichola can you let us know how much it costs and I can let Kim & Ray know
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Yes please. I can't imagine that I could get a better offer.
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20TL
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OK will ensure that they pop in and collect the book, just one thing, they are not allowed to eat in your lovely restaurant without us so please do not allow them to stay!
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Hahaha don't blame me if they send you photo messages of their meals while they are there ;D
By the way, from now on we will have the Kaya book in stock but not on display as Doğan has just told me some people have taken it without paying for it.
We have a poster advertising the book so those that are interested can ask and those that know about it already please just ask for a copy.
Also we will continue to have the very popular and original hard back Fethiye Faces and Places photography book which is a great coffee table book and a lovely gift available at just cost price 30TL.
The money for this goes direct to FETAV which is the umbrella organisation that enables the charities like the 3C's and Animal Aid to do the good work they carry out for the benefit of the whole community.
No one will want to take the display copies as these are virtually falling apart with use but I will make sure that I have a couple available in stock for anyone one that wants one and replace when sold. I buy these in and will simply reimburse myself when sold and buy more and replace as necessary.
And finally we do have a limited number of the 3C's calender available at just 5TL
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Thanks Nichola - the book arrived safely back to the UK and is now in the hands of Postman Pat on its way to KKOB
The power of the CBF again
'Lil
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Excellent service; better service than FedEx ;) there's been a whole heap of trafficking of items back and forth recently.
Just to let you know too that Faruk Akbaş of Fethiye Faces and Places photography book has just produced a new photography book that includes photos of many more places in Turkey.
He has brought us a signed one last week (which I plan to keep) but I will get one for next year for you all to view and have exact directions to his wife's shop which isn't far where they are for sale or I may get a couple in stock. I don't know how much it is yet.