The album of the interior designer George Petrides with the title George Petrides Interiors Essence Mediterraneenne is just out by Kapon Editions (edited by Art Counselor Lia Ellina Tornaritis). "I wanted so much to meet George when I happened to see some of his work in friends' homes, different styles yet with a positive aura and with such elegant taste I appreciated the respect he showed to the owners, the creativity of the space intervening only in making their dreams come true, advising not imposing. Whoever I asked about him they would tell me incredible stories of inexhaustible humor, of how easily he became loved because of it and that if he singled you out he could be your friend forever. We met at a friend's party in Athens and I asked him if he would decorate my apartment in Cyprus, and thus was the beginning of a friendship that lasts for many yearsperhaps because our relationship is based initially on the admiration that I have for his restless, creative and youthful spirit but mainly for his irreproachable character. I am delighted that this book is to be published because it not only makes me proud that he is a Cypriot but also that he comes from my home town Famagusta. A retrospective to his inexhaustible talent, becomes a reality, something that he greatly deserves." George Perides--Curriculum Vitae George Petrides was born in Famagusta, to a Cypriot father and a Greek mother. He studied Interior Design in London, and immediately after his graduation he continued living there where he was employed for two years by Heals. At this time he gave his first interview to "TIME AND TIDE" magazine on the house of the mayor of Westminster. He remained for seven years in multicultural London and then returned to Cyprus for his military service. His original plans were to return to London after the end of his service but serious professional offers, such as decorating hotels, stores and private homes were offered to him, so he decided to stay in Famagusta. As time went by, the offers multiplied and his return to London was postponed. The Turkish invasion and the occupation of Famagusta forced him to leave for London where he remained for two years. He started again from scratch with great success. Although his fervent wish was to remain in London, a very important professional proposition brought him to Athens, where for the third time he made a new start. After decorating the Pierides gallery his career took off. He decorated with particular style and taste professional spaces, and private residences in Europe, America and the Middle East. He is based in Athens and continues to proffer new ideas and propositions on decoration.