From nineteenth-century public baths to today's private backyard havens, swimming pools have long been a provocative symbol of American life. In this social and

Sterile, geometric beauty of old pools, many built in the Socialist era, set the tone for these photographs.

A celebratory ode to the joy and enduring allure of the swimming pool, and a gorgeous photography book to accompany poolside daydreaming. Glamorous, seductive,

The fourth edition of this classic book provides a comprehensive treatise on the design and construction of swimming pools, both public and private. Significant

A guide to natural swimming pools that rely on a balance of plants and micro-organisms to clean and purify the water.