THE BOOK OF THE BATH

"THE BOOK OF THE BATH" is a book that introduces bathing culture and bathing spaces from ancient times to the present day with abundant illustrations. It covers bathing cultures from all over the world, such as hot springs, public baths, spas, and hammams, allowing readers to trace their history and aesthetics.

From Roman baths and Turkish hammams to Japanese hot spring culture and modern architectural spa facilities, diverse bathing spaces are introduced through photographs and illustrations. It reveals the breadth of culture that people have built with water, including hygiene, healing, social interaction, and religious rituals.

Steamy bathhouses, stone-built bathrooms, quiet hot spring inns. This book allows readers to consider the relationship between humans, the body, architecture, and culture through the act of bathing. It is also a recommended resource for those interested in hot springs and public baths.

[Title] THE BOOK OF THE BATH
[Publisher] Rizzoli
[Publication Date] 1997
[Page Count] 208 pages
[Size] Approx. 24731724mm / 1,565g
[Format] Hardcover
[Language] English
[Title Reading] THE BOOK OF THE BATH
[Author/Editor] Francoise de Bonneville/Author
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[ISBN] 084782134X
[Condition] Used [5] Good (Cover: slight edge damage, slight dent on top edge; Main text: minor scratches on back endpaper)
[Accessories] None
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Françoise de Bonneville

Born in France. Writer and cultural historian.

She writes on bathing culture and the history of daily life, and is known for her research on bathing culture and body culture, primarily in Europe.

In her book "THE BOOK OF THE BATH," she introduces the history of bathing culture from ancient times to the present day with abundant illustrations, examining bathing architecture and customs around the world.

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