The author of this book has been awarded a prize by the Academy of Athens for his two-volume publication "Monasteries and Hermitages of Crete", which deals with the history of 360 monasteries on the island of Crete. This handy and useful guide, illustrated with 309 colour photos of high quality, brings together a host of information which helps the reader familiarise himself with the monumental wealth and Christian culture of Crete.