In a new memoir Swimming Studies (Blue Rider Press), girl
crush-worthy author and artist Leanne Shapton looks back on her
lifelong relationship with the water. Vignettes borrow from Shapton's
stint as a competitive swimmer—she swam in the Canadian Olympic trials
twice—and her unshakable adult connection to the athletic practice that
once ruled her youth. Weaving in anecdotes of past and present
relationships and a series of illustrations (above), Shapton relates the
countless laps she swims to the patience and dedication required for her
artistic progress. It’s the perfect beach read.Swimming Studies is out July 5th. ($30, amazon.com)
Book cover and insert: courtesy of leanneshapton.com
