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Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat by Emma O'Kelly
Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat by Emma O'Kelly
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Sauna: The Power of Deep Heat by Emma O'Kelly, Maija Astikainen (Photographer), Mikkel Aaland (Foreword)
Publisher: Welbeck
US SRP: $29.95 US
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: October 03, 2023
Physical Info: 1.0" H x 9.7" L x 7.5" W (2.07 lbs) 256 pages
There is a new wave of sauna culture spreading throughout the UK and beyond. Saunas are being built in unique settings providing tech-free spaces in which to gather, share stories and enjoy nature. The tradition has a rich history, filled with rituals that encourage us to soak up the mental and physical health benefits of deep heat.
This book honours the old, embraces the new, and plunges headlong into the transformative power of steam.
Emma O'Kelly has been an editor and writer at Wallpaper magazine for 24 years - since issue 4. She has travelled extensively in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, scoping out Nordic design, architecture and art, and has met many of each country's leading talents.
Maija Astikainen's work has been published both in Finnish and international media such as the Telegraph, the Financial Times, NBC's Today.com and Les Echos Weekend, to mention a few. She works regularly for Finland's biggest travel magazine Mondo and has photographed several travel guide.
Review Quotes:
"This beautiful and timely book will appeal to anyone looking to deepen their experience, with or without the added joy of a cold swim." --Kate Rew, author of The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook
"An essential guide to a movement reborn, blending modernity and tradition, design and wellness, community and nature." --Sarah Douglas, editor in chief, Wallpaper magazine"Smartly written and beautifully illustrated ... a celebration of a cultural resurgence and a reminder of the power of connecting with nature and something larger than ourselves." Mikkel Aaland, author of Sweat
"I love this book about saunas almost as much as I love saunas."--David Baddiel
