{"product_id":"hot-springs-photos-and-stories-of-how-the-world-soaks-swims-and-slows-down-9781984859372","title":"Hot Springs: Photos and Stories of How the World Soaks, Swims, and Slows Down","description":"\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in hot springs from around the world in this stunning visual adventure that features photographs and stories of the unique topographies, regional uses, and cultural meanings of thermal baths.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book transports you to high mountains, remote islands, vast deserts, and the Arctic to soak in the ethereal beauty of natural hot springs. From sacred sites in India to municipal pools in Iceland and beyond, photojournalist Greta Rybus has traveled the world to document the warm, wild gathering places that have comforted the weary and adventurous for centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach spring is unique, a reflection of not just its physical location but of the people who care for and enjoy it. \u003ci\u003eHot Springs\u003c\/i\u003e guides you through breathtaking landscapes and offers intriguing insights on historical significance, proper etiquette, and the roles these springs have in their communities. You'll hear from bathers in Hungary and Japan about how hot baths are a consistent part of their wellness and social routines. You'll learn about a repatriated hot spring in South Africa and explore the power of communal ownership for locals in Alaska, Greenland, and Mexico. You'll read about a pool that Antony reportedly gave to Cleopatra and hot springs in Iceland still connected to an outlaw past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGreta's breathtaking photography transports you to more than two dozen worldwide locations while introducing you to the interconnected communities surrounding them. \u003ci\u003eHot Springs\u003c\/i\u003e is your invitation to revel in the healing powers of water and its ability to connect us to ourselves, others, and the planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ten Speed Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781984859372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/22\/2024\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greta Rybus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43544353112245,"sku":"9781984859372","price":25.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c5f3e18a-fa80-45b3-8c9f-5225589e4320.jpg?v=1706122048","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/hot-springs-photos-and-stories-of-how-the-world-soaks-swims-and-slows-down-9781984859372","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}