Made in Ibiza: Ode to the island's creative scene

Although Ibiza is primarily known as a popular tourist destination, the island has much more to offer than just nightclubs and beaches. The fascinating coffee-table book 'Made in Ibiza' sheds a bright Balearic light on Ibiza's rich wealth of creative talent and highlights some of this beautiful island's most inspiring artists and artisans, according to publisher Hugh Merrell.

Ibiza has been an important center of Mediterranean life for nearly 3,000 years, since the Phoenicians first set foot there. Over the centuries, several great civilizations have left their mark on this strategic trading spot. In the 20th century, Ibiza was discovered by hippies and bohemians, who embraced the island as a refuge away from conformity. To this day, Ibiza attracts artists and artisans from all over the world. As Liam Aldous points out in his illuminating introduction to 'Made in Ibiza' explains, it is "the urge to create a life according to one's own insights that runs as a thread through the island's story."

The Ibiza book is divided into several chapters, including Houses & Gardens, Art & Culture, Fashion & Jewelry and Food & Drink. These chapters range from prestigious architectural firms and solo ceramists in remote studios to master carpenters, contemporary artists and distillers of traditional liqueurs.

The book "Made in Ibiza" concludes with a series of engaging essays by historian Martin Davies, who explores the island's creative roots and its rich cultural history as a magnet for artists and dreamers.

This book is a perfect choice for anyone fascinated by the beauty of the Balearic Islands. It is both a visual delight and a fitting celebration of the vibrant creative scene that contributes so much to the spirit and vitality of this remarkable island.

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