{"title":"Naina Gupta","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaina Gupta is a distinguished author renowned for her captivating exploration of arts and culture. Her works provide readers with immersive experiences that delve into the intricate beauty and creative mastery found in these fields. Gupta's ability to interweave engaging narratives with insightful observations makes her a beloved figure among enthusiasts and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Gupta's notable works, \u003cem\u003eExtraordinary Pools\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her keen eye for detail and her commitment to highlighting the unique marvels within artistic creations. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful commentary, she invites readers to immerse themselves in the world of striking visuals and innovative designs that mark extraordinary spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a lover of the arts or simply curious about the culture that shapes such beautiful works, Naina Gupta's books offer a thorough exploration that is both educational and enjoyable. Her writings serve as a gateway to understanding the nuances of arts and culture, providing knowledge that is as enriching as it is entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"extraordinary-pools-by-naina-gupta-9781849948814","title":"Extraordinary Pools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA visual feast of 50 weird, wonderful and architecturally astounding swimming pools from around the world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwimming pools are no longer simply places to swim; they are versatile sites of activity and excess. They can be vital lifelines providing communities with safe access to water, domestic symbols of affluence, and the avant-garde spectacle of hotel developers. This book, however, is a sumptuous celebration of swimming pools as playgrounds of pioneering design and architectural excess. Banish memories of crowded leisure centres and sun lounger clad lidos; these are pools designed for pleasure, not purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaina Gupta uncovers some of the most spectacular swimming pools from around the world, including Berthold Lubetkin's modernist Penguin Pool at London Zoo, the world's largest infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, Ricardo Bofill's blood-red garden pool in Spain, and London's unparalleled Sky Pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with awe-inspiring colour photography, \u003cem\u003eExtraordinary Pools\u003c\/em\u003e is a mosaic of exceptional public and private pools, reasserting the protean quality of the swimming pool as a space of activity, pleasure, and excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076595269868,"sku":"9781849948814","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18129803482846.jpg?v=1765208352"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/naina-gupta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}