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The Nature of Swimming

Unique Bathing Locations and Swimming Experiences

Editor: gestalten 
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 256 pages
Format: 21 × 26 cm, 8¼ x 10¾ inches
Price: € 45 (D)  £ 40  $ 65 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-102-6
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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: APRIL 16,  2024
INT PUBLICATION DATE: JUNE 25, 2024

Dive deep into that age-old habit humans have carried over centuries—the ever-tranquil act of bathing in nature. Whether in oceans or lakes, streams, or rivers; humans have been drawn to water and the unique bathing opportunities it offers. This title celebrates our connection with water, focusing on outdoor bathing locations around the world. From spots nature created expertly herself to places designed by humans to harness rugged and remote surroundings, this book examines in detail the long-standing relationship between humans and outdoor bathing in a way sure to charm the inner bather in us all.

ABOUT gestalten
gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture.

Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little gestalten.

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