Swimming studies / Leanne Shapton.
| Author/creator | Shapton, Leanne |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Blue Rider Press, ©2012. |
| Description | 320 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Water -- Quitting -- Byron -- Swimming studies -- Finals -- Doughnuts -- Sweatshirts -- Laundry -- Fourteen odors -- Crown assets -- Other swimmers -- Studebakers -- Etobicoke -- Derek -- Night kitchen -- Training camp -- Size -- St. Barts -- Piscine Olympique -- Coaches -- Practice -- Mom -- Titanic -- Goggles -- Piña colada -- Jaws -- Vals -- Bathing -- Swimming pools -- Second swim. |
| Abstract | A collection of autobiographical sketches that explore the worlds of competitive and recreation swimming. From her training for the Olympic trials as a teenager, to meditative swims in pools and oceans as an adult, Shapton contemplates the sport that has shaped her life. |
| LCCN | 2012011506 |
| ISBN | 9780399158179 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 0399158170 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV838 .S47 A3 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |