Sea Pools

Name: Sea Pools
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SKU: 9781849947671
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66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world

By Chris Romer-Lee

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Sea Pools by Chris Romer-Lee dives into the world of tidal pools, exploring their historical significance and how they connect communities with the coastline. The book highlights the beauty and heritage of these unique aquatic structures, showcasing their role as both leisure spaces and essential parts of coastal ecosystems. It's a celebration of the cultural and recreational impact of sea pools around the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersection of nature and human ingenuity, as it explores the history and design of tidal swimming pools found along coastlines. This book will appeal to those who appreciate architecture, enjoy swimming, or have a keen interest in unique sports locations that blend seamlessly with the natural environment.

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A celebration of sea swimming - looking at the architecture, history, and social significance of sea pools around the world.

The sea can be challenging and changeable. Protected from the dangers of currents, crashing waves, and extreme cold, sea pools (also known as tidal or ocean pools) are manmade pools that provide a safe space for swimmers to enjoy the benefits of the sea at all states of the tide and weather.

Sea Pools begins with an introduction to sea pools within the history of outdoor swimming, their unique designs and architectural significance, and commentary on the resurgent appreciation for sea swimming in the 21st century. Chris Romer-Lee selects 66 of the most beautiful and culturally significant sea pools from around the world, including the 25-metre cliffside Avalon Rock Pool in New South Wales, Australia, the sublime Pozo de las Calcosas in Spain that is shrouded in volcanic rock, and Ireland's historic Vico Baths, to name but a few.

Sea Pools also includes four insightful essays: Nicola Larkin looks to the next generation of ocean pools in her exploration of how we can conserve, protect, and regenerate the coastline; Therese Spruhan testifies to the healing and transformative benefits of ocean swimming; Freya Bromley discusses her odyssey to swim in every sea pool in Britain; and Kevin Fellingham reflects on the importance of sea pools in South Africa.

The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful colour photography, as well as fascinating archive material to give an insight into the provenance of these vital sanctuaries.

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Sea Pools by Chris Romer-Lee delves into the significance of sea pools through a collection of stunning photographs complemented by insightful essays. The book successfully highlights the environmental and cultural importance of these pools, emphasising their role in shaping the future of our planet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849947671

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Illustration: Colour photography throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 276.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Chris Romer-Lee Non-Fiction Sports Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Chris Romer-Lee is the co-founder of the architecture practice Studio Octopi. Chris was splashing around in Lake Zurich when the idea for re-introducing swimming in the Thames was conceived as Thames Baths CIC. Now the practice is leading the way in developing ideas for the increased recreational use of the River Thames. Since 2013 Chris has spoken at TEDx KPMG, Centre for London 2015 Conference, Somerset House, V&A for London Design Festival and many more. Chris teaches at London School of Architecture (LSA). Before this he taught at Kent University for two years, and has been a guest critic at Sheffield, Bath and London Metropolitan Universities.