The Joy of Swimming

Name: The Joy of Swimming
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SKU: 9781452144139
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A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water

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The Joy of Swimming explores the history, culture, and personal experiences associated with swimming. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, readers are taken on a journey across the globe to understand the universal love for this water sport. The book highlights personal anecdotes and fascinating insights into how swimming can foster joy, relaxation, and connection.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you cherish the soothing rhythm of the water and seek inspiration through captivating tales and visuals. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or someone who loves the serene connection with nature, you'll appreciate the blend of personal stories, beautiful imagery, and the exploration of an aquatic journey.

In this enchanting volume, beloved artist Lisa Congdon invites readers to take a delightful dip into the joy of swimming.

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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.

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Lisa Congdon's The Joy of Swimming is celebrated for its vibrant illustrations and heartfelt dedication to the pleasures of swimming. Reviewers praise the book's playful and colourful aesthetic, likening it to a refreshing experience akin to swimming itself. It combines artistic visuals with informative content on swimming's history, science, and culture, making it a delightful read for both water enthusiasts and casual readers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781452144139

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lisa Congdon
Foreword by Lynn Cox

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 157.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Lynne Cox has broken record after record in long-distance swimming. As a teenager she twice crossed the English Channel in record time, and in 1987 she caught the world’s attention for her swim across the Bering Strait—a more-than-two-hour-long journey through freezing waters. She has relayed her inspiring stories in several books, among them the New York Times bestsellers Swimming to Antarctica and Grayson.

Lisa Congdon’s varied art practice includes hand lettering, painting, drawing, and pattern design. A lifelong competitive swimmer, she has found a unique connection between art making and swimming in her daily life. Her other books include Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, Art, Inc., and Fortune Favors the Brave. She lives in Portland, Oregon.