Judge not, lest ye be judged #11 March 8, 2021 – Posted in: Books

By Spyros Andrianou One of the latest releases of OXY publications is also one of the best Marvel titles (along with Immortal Hulk of course) that one can read lately. Of course we're talking about Donny Cates' Venom which literally redefines the character and creates an entire micro-universe for him. The volume includes the first 6 issues of the series released in 2018. And we can safely say that it really…

Introductory note – ALL ABOUT HISTORY #26 February 26, 2021 – Posted in: Magazine

of Chrysostomos Bobaridis, Historian - Department of Ancient History, University of Siena "War of the father of all". This enigmatic in terms of interpretation of the quote of the obscure Heraclitus, one of the most important pre-Socratic philosophers, summarizes the central thematic axis of the second special issue on ancient Greek culture. In the pages that follow, readers will discover how the concept of conflict leading up to war has become a dominant feature of this world. The multidimensional, fragmented world of city-states, presented in…

FIGHT CLUB 3 February 5, 2021 – Posted in: Books

Excerpt from Irvine Welsh's introduction to Chuck Palahniuk's new work. [...] After this long (but necessary) prologue, we come to the work of one of the most important writers of our time, Chuck Polanik. His writing is primarily aimed at the first generation (and following) of Americans who are poorer than their parents. It is hard for a Western European of my age to understand that the ending of (white)… Continue reading

THE RAVEN January 29, 2021 – Posted in: Books

On this day in 1845 Edgar Allan Poe's magnum opus - The Raven - was published for the first time. A lyrical and metaphysical poem at the same time, that seduces with the slide into madness. Perhaps indicative of the author's state - physical and spiritual - it remains a point of reference to this day. Poe's life has justly earned him the characterization of a cursed poet: A cruel sequence of illness, death, addiction and misfortune, so unrelenting that… Continue reading

Introductory note – ALL ABOUT HISTORY #25 January 25, 2021 – Posted in: Magazine

by Chrysostomos Bobaridis, Historian - Department of Ancient History, University of Siena If there is a culture in human history that has influenced and continues to influence, it is the culture of Ancient Greece. Characteristically, the Roman poet Horace mentions that Graecia capta ferum victorem cepit et artis intulit agresti Latio. The free rendering of this verse is: Conquered Greece conquered with her civilization the uncivilized conqueror. A basic component of the world of the ancient Greeks is the stubborn adherence to... Continue reading

I hate Men January 18, 2021 – Posted in: Books

I hate Pauline Armand's Men. A feminist and iconoclastic book that defends misandry as a means to create space for solidarity among women. The book provoked the reaction of Ralph Zirmeli, an adviser to France's Ministry of Gender Equality, who tried to censor the work and prevent its circulation. Author Pauline Armanz, a 25-year-old activist, said the book is an invitation to women…

THE ESCAPE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES January 8, 2021 – Posted in: Books

Can you escape? Labyrinths that take you back to the same place. Passages that lead nowhere. Riddles that don't make sense. Twisted layouts and complex codes. And time continues to roll relentlessly against you. Every minute that passes takes you further and further away from the solution, the exit and the freedom. All of the above and more make up the dark setting of the new interactive escape book "The Escape of Sherlock Holmes - Adventure... Continue reading

Introductory note – ALL ABOUT HISTORY #24 December 18, 2020 – Posted in: Magazine

by Chrysostomos Bobaridis, Historian - Department of Ancient History, University of Siena Historical becoming provides the opportunity for posterity to often distinguish the different perspectives of people who serve a common purpose, a common dream. This is what one realizes when reading the central theme of this issue. The civil rights movement for African Americans in the US is distinguished by the divergence in the realization of this dream of its two iconic figures. Specifically, there is a steady path but... Continue reading

Two titles of Oxy editions in the first sales of the State December 10, 2020 – Posted in: Books

We were very happy to see that, at the end of this difficult year for everyone, two of the books of our editions entered the list of 30 recommended by Politia bookstore. These are "The Lazy Thoughts of a Lazy Man" by Jerome K. Jerome, and "Walking" by Henry David Thoreau, two essays that, if nothing else, will provide food for thought in this period we are going through. We wish everyone good strength and good reading. Continue reading

The Magical World of the children's book December 4, 2020 – Posted in: Books, Children

Republished from Kos Voice's excellent "Book Under the Microscope" column, and Vassilis Koutsiaris' article on My Dad. My Dad Text - images: Soosh Furfuri 2020 The story is told by a little girl. She talks about her dad, with whom they can do everything together. Her dad finds a way to make her laugh. Even when he has a lot of work, he makes time for it. Her best… Continue reading

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