The Tobacco Pioneers book, Vivid Publishing

Graphic Design, 2015

 

Graphic works included the overall design concept, front book cover design, internal cover design and collaboration on internal page layout design. 

The book is  richly illustrated with photographs and documents from family archives and government and newspaper sources, the book is in two parts: Firstly the families arduous journey from the small Greek island of Castellorizo via Egypt to Perth over a hundred years ago; the founding, growth and decline of their cigarette and tobacco empire, Michelides Ltd and their strong family and community involvement; secondly comprising dynamic biographies of their children, together with a detailed family tree.

This is a book of historical significance and rich heritage that details the struggles and triumphs of early Greek migration to Australia and for family and friends to reconnect with, or find their place in, the story of these two outstanding men.