From Publishers Weekly
In industry expert Sanderfoot's homage to pools, hot tubs and fountains, readers are treated to a wide array of envy-inducing and sometimes awe-inspiring creations: vanishing edge pools that seem to merge into the blue seas beyond, spas ensconced in lush vegetation, fountains that pour into water lit with colored lights. From an Atlanta, Georgia, lap pool that's an integral part of the house (it's next to the bedroom on the second floor) to a tiled, modernist pool on a rooftop in Thailand, and from oases in the Arizona desert to pools built in London basements, these are the crème of the luxury crop. Sanderfoot provides "design details" for each and at least two different photographic views, plus the names of the contractors, engineers and architects responsible. He divides the book into chapters focusing on different design elements, such as pools that look like natural ponds and pools that make use of small spaces. A guidebook for would-be pool owners rather than a coffee table book for the pool fan, this somewhat pricey volume offers much in the way of inspiration. What it doesn't offer is a sense of economic or environmental consciousness (there are a lot of huge pools in desert areas, for instance)-but that's undoubtedly on purpose.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The new millennium has ushered in a new wave of custom pools and hot tubs designed for inspiration, entertainment, and relaxation. Gone are the days of one- size-fits-all pools and tubs. Today’s water-lovers can choose designs to fit their unique lifestyle, the architecture of their home, and the landscaping of their yard.
In this enticing book, readers will encounter an extraordinary collection of unique interpretations of the modern swimming pool and hot tub. Inviting, full-color photographs plunge readers into dream aquatic environments, from modern geometric marvels to more natural-looking designs that incorporate amazing hardscaping. From pool surfacing, decking options, and magical lighting techniques to installations in small yards, indoors, and in beautiful garden settings, this book will inspire readers to create their own aquatic oasis, no matter where they live.
Industry expert Alan E. Sanderfoot has served as editor and associate publisher of Aqua, a glossy monthly magazine. He was named one of the top 100 people in aquatics by the National Swimming Hall of Fame. He resides in Madison, Wisconsin.
Popular contemporary artist Jennifer Bartlett’s work features many swimming pools, especially her "In the Garden" series. Her work appears in major modern-art museums, and she’s represented by a host of high-profile galleries around the world. She has a pool in the fourth-floor bedroom of her Manhattan studio/home.
