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BOOKS
"Synchronized Swimming: An American
History" by Dawn Pawson
Bean has
finally been released and can
be purchased for $49.95 at three sources, other than Dawn herself. 1-800-253-2187,
www.mcfarlandpub.com both have the book now, and Amazon.com will have tthe
book available soon.
Memory Books Available
One of the highlights of the IAAA's 50th Anniversary
was our Memory Book. A Half Century of Making Memories contains
over 60 pages of wonderful memories in the form of text and photos. If you
were unable to attend our 50th celebration and would like a copy of
this book, we still have a few copies available. Send $5.00 (to
cover postage and handling) to:
IAAA Memory Book
Nadine Pietrantoni
803 E. Washington Blvd.
Lombard, Illinois 60148
There is a limited amount of copies, so order soon.
"Splash! Aquatic Shows from A to Z"
came off the presses on June 14 and looks great. As Bob Duenkel of ISHOF
said " I strongly recommend that you add this
book to your collection of books on swimming." IAAA members made
major contributions to this book, which covers many aspects of aquatic
performance.
Check details on Bob's website <splashaquaticshows.com>.
Cost $24.95 (includes shipping). PA residents add $1.26. Send to Robert
E. Kerper, Jr,
PO Box 39743, Philadelphia, PA 19106-9743.
Dancing In the Water
by Beulah Gundling
($10)
To Henry With Love by Beulah Gundling
($10)
Creative Synchronized Swimming by Beulah Gundling & Jill
White ($20)
Add $3.50 for shipping cost for each book.
Please contact evclare1@comcast.net regarding any books of
interest
MEDIA
"40th Anniversary of IAAA" (available in
VHS only)
Historical record of IAAA from 1955-1994. The hour and half long tape
includes early 1934 footage of the Modern Mermaids and 122 snippets of
compositions through the years. Donations of $40 or more for this video will aid
in the preservation of historical treasures of Aquatic Art.
Please contact d.dorn@comcast.net
if interested.
"50th Anniversary of IAAA" (available
in DVD and VHS format)
As a sequel to our 40th Anniversary video tape, we offer the last 10 years
of IAAA festival presentations. The hour long tape includes 220 snippets of 67
outstanding compositions. To maintain our film archives and preserve aquatic art
for the futurem we are asking for donations of $40.00 or more.
Please contact d.dorn@comcast.net
if interested.
"2004 IAAA Festival Presentations " (available
in VHS only)
Over an hour of festival presentations. We are asking for a donation of
$20.00 to aid in the preservation of our aquatic art film archives.
Please contact d.dorn@comcast.net
if interested.
"The Mermaids' Club" , Paul
Carvalho's excellent, 50-minute documentary, in VHS format, on the history of
synchronized swimming, available in English or
French, has historic as well as modern footage and is a major contribution to
the
field. Do not send payment until you receive an invoice.
Cost: $26 (US)
(includes shipping). Send to: Filmoption International, Inc., 3401
Sainte-Antoine, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 1X1.
"Tarpon Traditions" is a wonderful
overview of the Tarpon Club of Florida State University. This video tape
reflects the rich traditions of this
talented swim group begun in the mid-1930s. The VHS cassette includes
portions of six "IAAA" compositions.
Cost: $13.50 (includes shipping)
Payable to Seminole Boosters, Inc. Send to Betsy Boone, PO Box 1353,
Tallahassee, FL, 32303.
MUSIC
"Enjoy" is a CD on which long-time
IAAA member Audrey Holmberg shares her
musical talents with 26 delightful piano selections
Cost $15 (includes shipping). Send to Audrey Holmberg, 1764 E. Apple
Ave. - Apt. 513, Muskegon, MI 49442.
NEWSLETTERS
The Aquatic Artist is published 4 times a year by the International Academy of Aquatic
Art which is solely responsible for it's contents. Options expressed within articles are
those of the authors and not necessarily those of all members within the organization.
Submissions are welcomed from members and other interested persons, but these must be
signed and include address and telephones. Letters addressed to the editor are considered
to be submitted to publication, unless the writer states otherwise. The editor reserves
the sole right to edit submissions or reject those which do not complement the goals of
this organization. Send submissions to: napietran@comcast.net
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