Book cover for George Zarkadakis: A Mosaicked Memory of the Past

George Zarkadakis, a childhood friend of mine for nearly 50 years, has always been someone I deeply admire. With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, earned in the late 80s when AI was still in its infancy, George has been a visionary in both his professional and creative life. As a talented author, particularly known for works inspired by cyber culture, I’ve read almost all of his books. For his latest historical novel, a coming-of-age story set in the Indo-Greek kingdom during the meta-Hellenistic period, I had the privilege of crafting the portrait of a young boy—an image inspired by George’s own youth. The illustration, created as a mosaic, captures a blend of history and personal nostalgia, subtly echoing George as he appeared many years ago when we first met at a summer resort near Athens.