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Extra, Extra! Chicago’s Greeks in News Photographs is a stunning new coffee table book featuring over 150 news photographs from major Chicago newspapers spanning the decades from the onset of photography in newspapers from the 1930s-1990s. Compiled and edited by Gregory C. Pappas with a foreword by Bishop Demetrios of Mokissos, the collection spans the life of a vibrant, proud community, their parades and demonstrations, their faith and cultural traditions and their deep connections to their ancestral homeland. The book was published thanks to a generous grant by Chicago businessman Harold Anagnos.

The book is 11″ x 8.5″ in size. 150 pages. Soft cover. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago St. Iakovos Camp and Retreat Center.

Purchase your copy today by following this link..

Books are also available for wholesale purchase by contacting the Metropolis at 312-337-4130

Video Feb 23, 11 48 00 PM from Michael Monos on Vimeo.