Today Mykonos rivals Santorini as the most popular Greek island, welcoming two million visitors each summer.
The stunning black-and-white photos in this book were taken in the late 1950s (many for National Geographic), when there were just a handful of visitors on the island.
They show what drew travelers to Mykonos in the first place: its unspoiled natural beauty and traditional island culture.
The book re-creates a daylong visit to Mykonos as it was: landing in the Old Harbor, exploring the main town, visiting a monastery on festival day, taking a wooden boat to see the ruins on nearby Delos.
It's the perfect gift for the present-day visitor to Mykonos, or for those who trace their heritage to the Greek islands.
