'Katsehamos and the Great Idea: a true story of Greeks and Australians in the early twentieth century' by Peter Prineas. 248 pp, paperback, biblio., notes, index.

The book is about the lives and struggles of Kytherian Greek immigrants to Australia in the early twentieth century (1900-1950), including the fascinating Roxy Theatre story. Peter Prineas explores this turbulent era in Greek and Australian history through the experiences of his grandfather Peter Feros and his contemporaries.

Following launches in Bingara on April 1, 2006 by Associate-Professor Janis Wilton UNE, and in Sydney by Bob Carr on April 12, the book is now available.

You can secure your copy of 'Katsehamos' by ordering direct from PLATEIA. The price is $34.95 including packing and postage costs within Australia; Europe (airmail) Aus.$45.00; USA (airmail) Aus.$45.00.

All orders and payments to PLATEIA 32 Calder Road Darlington, NSW, Australia, 2008; ph. (02) 9319 1513
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To read book reviews, view photos and learn more about the fascinating cinema war and story behind the Bingara Roxy Theatre, visit Katsehamos and the Great Idea.