The Book of the Bath

by Françoise de Bonneville

Book Overview

For over 2000 years, in the Far East as in the West, bathing and showering have been more than practical necessities. Bathing has become a rite and a refuge, and this is the first book to lavish due... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084782134X
• ISBN13: 9780847821341
• Release Date: October 1998
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 3.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 12.6"

Customer Reviews

The history of bathing

As a research student at a large Southern California University, I found this book to be invaluable. The rich text and abundant artistic depictions give the reader a sense of understanding the universality of the art of bathing. I found this book to be well written, well illustrated and well documented. Whether your interests are scholarly or leisurely, I'm convinced you too will pat yourself on the back for picking up a copy of this historical gem.