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"Athens", A High Aesthetic Photographic Album by William Wyatt Davenport, Time-Life Books, 1978.

«Athens» (Athens), a high-aesthetic photographic album by William Wyatt Davenport, published by Time-Life Books in 1978.
It is part of the famous travel and geographical series «The Great Cities» by Time-Life.
The specific hardcover cover depicts in the foreground the Columns of the Olympian Zeus in Athens, with the modern city's apartment buildings in the background.
The book spans 200 pages and combines historical retrospection with contemporary (for the time) everyday life.
Texts by William Wyatt Davenport, in which he analyzes the culture, architecture, and evolution of Athens.
It focuses on the heritage of the Acropolis, life in traditional neighborhoods (such as Plaka), and Athens' transition to a modern, bustling metropolis.
The rich illustrations include works by top photographers, most notably the famous Greek-American photographer of Magnum agency, Constantine Manos, as well as Michael Freeman.
It is shipped anywhere within Greece at a very low shipping cost.
Offers within reasonable limits are welcome, especially for creating a package of items!