The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition
The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition
The Opposite of Cold is a richly photographed history of Finnish sauna in the northwoods of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario, and Finland. It traces the tradition from its origins in Finland through its arrival in North America, all the way to the stunning contemporary designs of today. Aaron Hautala's photographs capture everything from the oldest surviving sauna on the continent to immigrant farmstead saunas to architecturally celebrated modern builds. Michael Nordskog's writing is warm, specific, and deeply rooted in the culture — the kind of book that makes you want to stoke the fire before you've finished the first chapter.
- Authors: Michael Nordskog (text), Aaron W. Hautala (photography), with contributions from architect David Salmela and landscape historian Arnold Alanen
- Format: Hardcover, 208 pages, fully illustrated
- Dimensions: 9.3 x 10.2 in
- Published: September 14, 2010 — University of Minnesota Press
- Awards: Midwest Book Award (2010), Minnesota Book Award (2011), Northeastern Minnesota Book Award (2010)
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