EAN: 9781984859372

HOT SPRINGS - GRETA RYBUS GEBUNDEN

Immerse 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.   This 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.   Each spring is unique  a reflection of not just its physical
location but of the people who care for and enjoy it. Hot Springs 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.  Greta’s breathtaking photography transports you to more than two dozen worldwide
locations while introducing you to the interconnected communities surrounding them. Hot Springs
is your invitation to revel in the healing powers of water and its ability to connect us to
ourselves  others  and the planet.

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