The Joy of Swimming A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water |
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| Author:
| Congdon, Lisa |
| Foreword by:
| Cox, Lynne |
| Series title: | Lisa Congdon X Chronicle Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4521-4413-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | Chronicle Books LLC
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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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 energizing: from watercolor 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--colorful swim caps,...
More DescriptionIn 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 energizing: from watercolor 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--colorful 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.