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It's night at Jimmy's Cafe. Alex is sketching the face of a man sitting at the corner table. He is only a stranger, just another face in the crowd. There is nothing special about him, not at first. Alex sketches him out of habit. He always sketches the people around him, trying to capture grimaces and expressions and attitudes and even feelings.
Two thugs walk in the cafe and approach the stranger in the corner and things suddenly take an unexpected turn...
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(A collection of short stories by fourteen young Greek authors)
 Dorina Papaliou's "A Study in Green", is set in Victorian Plymouth, with Arthur Conan Doyle -a young doctor at the time- as its protagonist. Through Doyle's search for the truth behind the sudden death of the mysterious 'lady in green', the story plays with the possible circumstances that might have led Doyle to the creation of his famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.more |
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 Short-listed, "Best Website for Educational Use", Ermis Awards
An original interactive presentation of shadow theatre explores the fascinating journey of this genre in space and time - from East to West and from past to present. Combining texts, impressive photographic material and short video footage, the website pieces together a detailed picture of shadow theatre, placing emphasis on the creators and performances of the Greek Karaghiozis, from its first performances to the present. The rich material, which includes unpublished collections of figures and is greatly enhanced by modern, lively graphic design, constitutes a novel approach in the study of shadow theatre.
Appealing to all age groups, it is particularly useful as educational material for school children.
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 Over the last few decades, the ancient art of the storyteller and epic singer - the art of oral narrative - has witnessed a revival in the West. In view of this resurgence of interest, this volume compiles essays and interviews exploring the stories, as well as traditional and contemporary storytellers.
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 They call him Plato, but he is not a philosopher. He is a little mouse that left Athens chasing a dream: to become a famous chef. Where did he go?
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Orestes and the Enchanted Pot |
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 Little Orestes does not believe in witches and dragons - neither in giants, fairies or elves. But what is going to happen when he crosses paths with an enchanted pot?
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When Ellie became invisible |
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Short-listed for the Children's Illustrated Book Award, Diavazo magazine
When someone spoke to her, Ellie rarely answered back. "Where is that girl's mind", everyone wondered. No one knew that Ellie, riding on the back of her red dragon, was flying over snowy mountain peaks, forests and valleys, frozen lakes and wild seas...
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When Zorro Ate my Homework |
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 Short-listed for the Children's Illustrated Book Award, Diavazo magazine
I arrived late for school and in muddy clothes. Mrs Sonia, the class teacher, scowled at me and asked for my homework. "I don't have it", I said drily, "Zorro ate it".
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The Little Prince of the Dusty Planet |
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Short-listed, State Award for the Children's Books Illustration There is one thing the little prince of the dusty planet hates most of all: taking a bath. Can Leon Da Vi, the famous inventor, find a solution?
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Karaghiozis: The Magic of Shadow Theatre |
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 The exciting journey of the art of shadow theatre in time and space - from East to West and past to present. Illuminating texts and a wealth of largely unpublished photographic, audio and video material shed light on the Greek shadow theatre and its creators.
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