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Pools and Spas: New Designs for Gracious Living

Pools and Spas: New Designs for Gracious Living
By Alan Sanderfoot

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Of all the elements in nature, none is more life affirming than water. WeÆre born into this wonderful world after swimming in the mysterious elixir for nine months, and then we spend the rest of our days seeking out its sustaining powers. When you consider that two-thirds of our bodies are comprised of water, itÆs no wonder we are so drawn to it. And when nature doesnÆt place water where we can easily access it, we have no problem bringing water to us in the form of luxurious swimming pools and hot tubs.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #960180 in Books
  • Published on: 2004-11-01
  • Original language: English
  • Dimensions: 1.69 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 176 pages

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
In industry expert Sanderfoot's homage to pools, hot tubs and fountains, readers are treated to a wide array of envy-inducing and sometimes awe-inspiring creations: vanishing edge pools that seem to merge into the blue seas beyond, spas ensconced in lush vegetation, fountains that pour into water lit with colored lights. From an Atlanta, Georgia, lap pool that's an integral part of the house (it's next to the bedroom on the second floor) to a tiled, modernist pool on a rooftop in Thailand, and from oases in the Arizona desert to pools built in London basements, these are the crème of the luxury crop. Sanderfoot provides "design details" for each and at least two different photographic views, plus the names of the contractors, engineers and architects responsible. He divides the book into chapters focusing on different design elements, such as pools that look like natural ponds and pools that make use of small spaces. A guidebook for would-be pool owners rather than a coffee table book for the pool fan, this somewhat pricey volume offers much in the way of inspiration. What it doesn't offer is a sense of economic or environmental consciousness (there are a lot of huge pools in desert areas, for instance)-but that's undoubtedly on purpose.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"An inspirational tour of some of the world's most stunning private swimming pools and tubs... the lavish illustrations alone will inspire readers to create their own unique aquatic oasis." Spa Magazine"

About the Author

Industry expert Alan E. Sanderfoot has been a fixture in the pool community, having served as editor and associate publisher of Aqua, a glossy monthly magazine covering pools and hot tubs, for 9 years. He was named one of the top 100 people in aquatics by the National Swimming Hall of Fame for his work on Aqua. He currently runs Sanderfoot & Co., an editorial, marketing and design firm, and resides in Madison, Wisconsin.