The Joy of Swimming: A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water
Author(s): Lisa Congdon
In this enchanting volume, beloved artist Lisa Congdon invites readers to take a delightful dip into the joy of swimming. Every page is filled with beautiful and thoughtful celebrations of getting in the water, and what makes it so cherished, meditative, and energising: from watercolour portraits paired with personal stories of how swimming has affected real people's lives, to illustrated inspirational quotes, to collections of vintage ephemera and objects--colourful swim caps, bathing suits through the ages, traditional pool signs, and more--all interspersed with the inviting, clear blue waters of oceans, lakes, and swimming pools. A preface from record-breaking long-distance swimmer and bestselling author Lynne Cox offers an appreciation of Congdon's artwork from a swimmer's point of view.With an emphasis on swimming as a way of life--diving in, going with the flow--this beautiful volume will speak to serious swimmers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering the high dive./p.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Chronicle Books
- : Chronicle Books
- : 0.349
- : 01 April 2016
- : 203mm X 152mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : 01 May 2016
- : books
Special Fields
- : 144
- : Paperback
- : Lisa Congdon