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The Joy of Swimming

A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water
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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, 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.

Author Biography:

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. 
Release date Australia
April 19th, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • Foreword by Lynn Cox
  • Illustrated by Lisa Congdon
Pages
144
Dimensions
201x157x14
ISBN-13
9781452144139
Product ID
23838474

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