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Lido: A dip into outdoor swimming pools: the history, design and people behind them Hardcover August 6, 2020
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What Stands Out
Historical Insight
Explore the rich history of outdoor swimming pools, uncovering their evolution and cultural significance throughout time, making it a must-read for architecture and design enthusiasts.
Design Focus
Delve into the design elements that define outdoor pools, showcasing innovative styles and trends that inspire both architects and pool lovers alike.
Human Connections
Discover the stories of people who created and maintained these pools, emphasizing the social aspects and community impact of outdoor swimming, appealing to both historians and casual readers.
Product Details
- Written by Christopher Beanland, a journalist and architectural historian
- Explores the history and design of outdoor swimming pools known as lidos
- Covers the decline in popularity of pools in the 20th century and the renewed appreciation in the 21st century
- Features some of the best outdoor pools worldwide, such as Icebergs in Bondi Beach, Vancouver's 137m saltwater pool, and the restored Art Deco pool in Saltdean, UK
- Includes essays on lost lidos, pools in art, and the significance of outdoor pools in Australia
- Contains interviews with pool users from around the world and is richly illustrated with captivating color photographs and archival images
| Publisher | Batsford |
| Publication date | August 6, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1849945845 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1849945844 |
| Item Weight | 2.57 pounds (1.17 kg) |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.95 x 10.87 inches (21.6 x 2.4 x 27.6 cm) |
Who Should Buy?
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Architecture Enthusiasts
Those interested in architectural design will appreciate the insights into historical and contemporary swimming pool designs.
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Pool Designers
Landscape architects and pool designers seeking inspiration and historical context for creating unique outdoor swimming pools.
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History Buffs
Readers with a passion for history will enjoy exploring the social and cultural impact of outdoor swimming pools.
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General Audience
Casual readers looking for quick entertainment may find the detailed analysis of pools unengaging.
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Lido: A dip into outdoor swimming pools: the history, design and people behind them Hardcover August 6, 2020
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Swimming Editorial Review
The Lido: A dip into outdoor swimming pools is a photo book divided into sections featuring lidos from Europe, UK, Australia, USA, and the rest of the world, with some Q&A interspersed between the sections. Each lido has a small paragraph of background but no practical information such as size, opening times, and changing facilities. The book is not a guide book, but a beautifully presented book for anyone who loves outdoor swimming, with lovely photography and snippets of history and interviews on why people love to swim outdoors. The book is informative and attractive, printed on matte paper, and good value for money. However, in the Europe section, if there are two lidos in a country, they don't appear on Consecutive pages, and it's unclear who the people selected to interview were sometimes. The book is a great gift and a nice coffee table book that serves as a swim map for travels to other countries or as a nostalgia trip. For those based in the UK, it's worth investing in The Lido Guide, which is a practical guide. Overall, Lido is highly recommended for anyone interested in outdoor swimming and the history of lido pools.
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Pros
- Beautifully presented book with lovely photography
- Informative and attractive, printed on matte paper
- Fascinating human interest stories and snippets of history
- A great gift for outdoor swimming enthusiasts
- Can serve as a swim map for travels or as a nostalgia trip
Cons
- No practical information about each lido
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- Explores the history and design of outdoor swimming pools
- Includes some of the best outdoor pools in the world
- Features essays on lost lidos and the importance of outdoor pools in Australia
- Contains interviews with pool users from around the globe
- Fully illustrated with captivating color photos and archival images.
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