The Joy of Swimming: A Celebration of Our Love for Getting in the Water

by Lisa Congdon, Lynne Cox (Foreword by)

Overview

The acclaimed artist and author invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming in this beautifully illustrate and “loving homage to aquatic bliss” (Brain Pickings).

Best known as an artist, illustrator, and author, Lisa Congdon is also a record-breaking long-distance swimmer. Now she shares her personal passion for swimming in this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water.

Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and watercolor portraits are paired with real people's personal stories. Illustrated collections of vintage objects—such as colorful swim caps, traditional pool signs, and bathing suits through the ages—evoke the beauty and inspiration of the subject.

An emphasis on swimming as a way of life—from taking a leap to going with the flow—makes this delightful volume a must-have for serious swimmers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452146744
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	06/24/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

Lisa Congdon is an artist, illustrator, author, and avid swimmer. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Lynne Cox is a record-breaking long-distance swimmer and bestselling author. She lives in Southern California.

Editorial Reviews

This jam-packed paperback, as beautiful as it is informative, deserves a spot on every swimming lover’s coffee table. Congdon’s wild water colors splash across cheery illustrated spreads accentuated by hand-detailed literary quotes about water.… One can't help but feel revitalized after being immersed in Lisa Congdon’s Joy.” —Swimming World

“This jam-packed paperback, as beautiful as it is informative, deserves a spot on every swimming lover’s coffee table. Congdon’s wild water colors splash across cheery illustrated spreads accentuated by hand-detailed literary quotes about water.… One can't help but feel revitalized after being immersed in Lisa Congdon’s Joy.” —Swimming World

“It’s hard not to smile when flipping through The Joy of Swimming. The bright, cheerful colors and playful illustrations in this slim softcover book capture the feeling of splashing in the pool on a sunny summer’s day.” —Swimmer Magazine

“It’s hard not to smile when flipping through The Joy of Swimming. The bright, cheerful colors and playful illustrations in this slim softcover book capture the feeling of splashing in the pool on a sunny summer’s day.” —Swimmer Magazine

“For a summer read that goes down like a cool drink of H2O, thumb through The Joy of Swimming by Lisa Congdon. Congdon’s pretty illustrations (watercolors, no less) bring to life vignettes of everyday swimmers, the science of swimming, a visual history of women’s swimsuits, fun facts about freestyle, and more. You’ll be inspired not only to page-turn poolside, but also to dive right in.” —Shape

“For a summer read that goes down like a cool drink of H2O, thumb through The Joy of Swimming by Lisa Congdon. Congdon’s pretty illustrations (watercolors, no less) bring to life vignettes of everyday swimmers, the science of swimming, a visual history of women’s swimsuits, fun facts about freestyle, and more. You’ll be inspired not only to page-turn poolside, but also to dive right in.” —Shape

“A loving homage to aquatic bliss.” —Brain Pickings

“A loving homage to aquatic bliss.” —Brain Pickings

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