Cathedrals of the Flesh by Alexia Brue
Caught up in the tide of travel and exploration, Alexia drifts further away from the life she left behind in New York City. Hoping to find a thriving local bath scene, she dips into hamams, banyas, saunas, and onsen, finding both disappointment and bliss. This work is an account of one woman's determination to follow her passion.
'A lot of books make you feel dirtyThis one makes you wish you were clean' Guardian 'An entertaining and revealing book' Scotsman 'Who cares about home when you can steam with Finns and soak with Japanese, while consorting with Belgian art dealers and Romanian prostitutes? beautifully written' Sunday Times 'She has bred a new hybrid, the beauty-travel memoir. Bruce Chatwin by way of Allure magazine' New York Times
Alexia Brue has written for The New York Times Magazine, Vogue, and Spa Finder. She has a BA in Classics from Grinnell College and lives in New York City. This is her first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780747568544 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747568545 |
| Title | Cathedrals of the Flesh |
| Author | Alexia Brue |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2004-04-19 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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