Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas

Far beyond wellness trends, the modern sauna reflects a growing desire for intentional living and sensory clarity. Curated by Christopher Selman, sauna designer, maker, explorer, and Co-Founder of Out of the Valley, the book presents 36 remarkable projects that push the boundaries of retreat — from forest cabins to lakeside pavilions, each showing how heat, wood, and setting can shape body, mind, and mood.

• Author: Christopher Selman
• Publisher: gestalten
• Edition: 1st (April 28, 2026)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
• ISBN-10: 3967042111
• ISBN-13: 978-3967042115
• Dimensions: 9 x 0.85 x 11.5 inches, 3.4 lbs
• Projects featured: 36 sauna builds across a range of climates, materials, and architectural approaches

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Amazon was typically our first stop for a book until an author friend told us how little actually makes it back to the people who write them. You may pay more here, but more of it goes back to people doing good things.