the book also includes texts authored by diogenes moura, elza kawakami and david zee - published by andrea jakobsson studio, the book is written in portuguese with parallel english translation by chris hieatt, memórias da água is available in most bookstores, and on-line via livraria arlequim on this link or via livraria saraiva here.

published by the instituto pereira passos, praias cariocas (carioca beaches) by claudio novaes examines how the coastal environment has shaped the culture and character of the city of rio and its inhabitants.

beach culture took root in the late 19th century, influenced in part by a widely held belief that sea-bathing and coastal air had strong health benefits - beyond this, the sandy beaches themselves offer innumerable opportunities for sporting recreations, relaxing with friends, romantic dates, meditation, reflection, reading and basking in the sunshine.