Hot Springs

Hot Springs by Greta Rebus. Immerse yourself in hot springs from around the world in this stunning visual adventure that features photographs and stories of the unique topographies, regional uses, and cultural meanings of thermal baths. This book transports you to high mountains, remote islands, vast deserts, and the Arctic to soak in the ethereal beauty of natural hot springs. From sacred sites in India to municipal pools in Iceland and beyond, photojournalist Greta Rybus has traveled the world to document the warm, wild gathering places that have comforted the weary and adventurous for centuries. Greta’s breathtaking photography transports you to more than two dozen worldwide locations while introducing you to the interconnected communities surrounding them. Hot Springs is your invitation to revel in the healing powers of water and its ability to connect us to ourselves, others, and the planet.

Greta Rybus is a photojournalist based in Maine who specializes in documenting human experiences of the environment. Born in Idaho, she studied photojournalism and cultural anthropology at the University of Montana. She is an assignment photographer for the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The Guardian, and other magazines and newspapers. She is happiest when soaking in hot water, meeting new people, and exploring new places.

240 pages | 7.5" x 10"