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A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« on: June 30, 2012, 22:31:16 PM »
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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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 22:49:40 PM »
Bought our copy (signed) last Saturday.  Great little book.

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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 07:35:04 AM »
i shall be buying one of these when we arrive September...

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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2012, 10:03:27 AM »
Hope theres some left when we arrive would love to read that. Fascinating!

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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2012, 17:34:59 PM »
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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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2012, 18:29:18 PM »
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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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2012, 19:39:35 PM »
I'll see what I can do KKOB, going on Saturday :D

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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2012, 20:52:29 PM »
Thank you.

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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2012, 15:40:22 PM »
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
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Re: A Guide to Kayaköy - new book
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2012, 19:15:15 PM »
Jane will be dropping some more copies at the restaurant tomorrow, inşallah!




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