Chris Macheras is a Melbourne-born lawyer and artist. His Greek-Australian upbringing instilled an appreciation for the hardships his migrant grandparents endured in pursuit of a better life. His combined love of Melbourne, history, and photography led him to establish Old Vintage Melbourne, using social media as the platform to reach tens of thousands of others with shared interests.
[S]tunning ... rarely seen glimpse[s] into life in Melbourne from the mid-1800s onward ... this gem is one that anyone with an interest in our city's history will want in their collection. --Jen Kelly, Herald Sun [A] carefully curated exercise in visual nostalgia. --Jason Steger, The Age A stunning collection of historical photographs of Melbourne ... Old Vintage Melbourne encourages the reader to reflect on the inevitable passage of time, the remarkable evolution of Melbourne and the marvellous architecture this great city has to offer. --Carpe Librum, starred review Filled with then-and-now photographs, this entrancing, carefully curated book is a glimpse into the Melbourne of yesteryear. --Elizabeth Flux, Broadsheet [Old Vintage Melbourne] reminisces Melbourne's important heritage and its development over the years. --Brendan Rees, CBD News