Places of longing - Idyllic pools in idyllic destinations Our ancestors came from the ocean. Before birth, we all float in the safety of the womb. It explains our yearning to float freely in a pool. Even the Ancient Greeks had wonderful baths, and the Romans further developed the culture. In the 19th century, bathing was encouraged as a healing activity, and in the mid-20th century, Hollywood turned the loveliest pools into the symbol for a longing for a jetset lifestyle. Today, pools come in a huge range and ever more breathtaking designs. As well as the most exceptional masterpieces of pool design ever created by human hand, this illustrated book also presents wonderful natural pools. A festival of beauty, an invitation to shift down a gear and dream with your eyes open - of distant destinations and deep desire. And to make sure that it does not just remain a dream, this book does of course also name the places where you can really find and dive into these pools of your dreams. ukryj opis