The Art of the Bath

The Art of the Bath

by SaraSlavin (Author), KarlPetzke (Author)

Synopsis

This sensuous guide celebrates the ritual pl easure and healing art of bathing, from the Turkish Baths of Damascus to the steam rooms of Sweden. It offers a selectio n of photographs, poems, meditations and sophisticated bathi ng suggestions. '

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 108
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 26 Feb 1998

ISBN 10: 0811816451
ISBN 13: 9780811816458

Media Reviews
From: San Francisco Chronicle By Diane Dorrans Saeks Soak Up New Ideas for Bathing The American bathroom has gone from the most unmentionable to perhaps the most sybaritic room in the house. Today, bathrooms are designed for refreshment, replenishment and fun. Dreamers can while away hours in a rose-petal-scented bath, tired athletes may soak stressed muscles in a therapeutic bath, and kids can cavort in a bubble bath. A superbly designed new book, The Art of the Bath, by San Francisco talents Sara Slavin and Karl Petzke, will inspire even more ways to enjoy bathing. It details the rich history of the bath - from Cleopatra's milk bath to Summer of Love Jell-O baths to cheerful country tubs in the great outdoors. Best of all, there are recipes for cooling and soothing drinks to enjoy, along with ideas for hair rinses, baby baths even flea teas for dogs. With its fine collection of poetry and romantic photography, this is a book to savor--where else?--in the bath.
Author Bio
Karl Petzke is the co-author, with Sara Slavin, of the award-winning book Espresso and is the photographer for Pears (both from Chronicle Books). Sara Slavin is an art director and stylist who collaborates with photographers, designers, and publishers on editorial projects throughout the country. She has co-authored numerous books, including Espresso and The Art of the Bath (both published for Chron