by John Martino | Apr 22, 2024 | Art, Myth, Paris 2024 Games, Uncategorized
Ever wondered what a ‘Biblet’ is? Me, too. So, my wonderful publisher – Histria Books – whipped one up. It’s essentially a ‘bird’s eye view’ or ‘teaser’ for a book, offering the reader (in the case of...
by John Martino | Dec 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
In breaking news for ‘Olympia’, a brand new Illustrated Edition will be launched in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new edition features a beautifully evocative new cover and seventeen full page illustrated panels within. The new...
by John Martino | Dec 17, 2023 | Media coverage, Uncategorized
After its sell-out run at the 2023 Greek Book Fair, ‘Olympia’ also gained significant mention within the Summer Reading Guide of Neos Kosmos’ ‘recommended reading list’. Listed alongside a number of other notable titles,...
by John Martino | Dec 17, 2023 | Event, interview, Media coverage, Uncategorized
After selling out all stock of ‘Olympia’ within record time at the 2023 Greek Book Fair, I was fortunate enough to come to the attention of both the Hellenic Consul-General to Victoria, Mr Emmanuel Kakavelakis, and local journalist, Mary Sinanidis, who...
by John Martino | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
Book Review: ‘Olympia: The Birth of the Games’: A Fun, Though Violent Perspective of the Start of the Olympics BY DUSTIN BASS TIME AUGUST 22, 2022 What is the true story of how the Olympic Games began? John A. Martino and Michael P. O’Kane, authors of “Olympia: The...
