The Art of the Bath [Hardcover]

Karl Petzke (Author), Sara Slavin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1997

It is said that bathing connects mind and body, revives the senses, and invigorates the soul. The Art of the Bath is a sensuous guide to celebrating the ritual pleasure and healing art of bathing, offering a beautiful selection of photographs, poems, meditations, and sophisticated bathing suggestions. From the Turkish baths of Damascus and the pools of Pompeii to the steam rooms of Sweden and the bathhouses of Japan, here are the secrets to creating a steamy heaven on earth. The authors also dip their toes in outdoor baths, natural hot springs, mineral baths, mud baths, steams, and saunas. Including recipes for decadent bath-time refreshments such as Lemongrass and Thyme Tisane, and with ideas for fabulous scrubs, infusions, and aromatics, The Art of the Bath will inspire hours of heady pleasure in the old clawfoot.

Editorial Reviews

Review

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.

About the Author

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

Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811816451
• ISBN-13: 978-0811816458
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,946,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bathing Encyclopedia, February 3, 2003

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Angel - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of the Bath (Hardcover)

This book is like an encyclopedia about bathing. It describes bathing across time and cultures. It also includes recipes for drinks and bathing luxuries.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a esental book for relaxing bath, August 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of the Bath (Hardcover)

her book teaches how to relax in the bath and it also has some great recipes.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes You Want to Take a Bath, August 23, 2004

By 

L. Jensen "Bathtub Junkie" (Upstate New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of the Bath (Hardcover)

I received this book for my birthday recently, and I loved reading it. After I was done, I totally wanted to take a warm, relaxing bath! I love the recipes, both for bath indulgences and also for drinks to sip. I can't wait to try making them. I loved the lavender tub wreath idea. This book would be great for displaying in a bathroom. I'd recommend reading it for anyone who loves taking baths!