Book Reviews

The Swing Book by Degen Pener
Library @ Esplanade Call No: 781.654

“Swing Dancing. Jitterbugging. The Lindy Hop. They’re all pretty much the same words for one of the most exciting, playful, and joyous dances ever invented”
Degen Pener, The Swing Book

The answers to everything swing-related can be found in this book. The Swing Book is a comprehensive guide covering everything from swing steps and swing fashion to swing history, swing artists and swing albums. Every Lindy Hopper out there should be reading this book. You’ll learn so much about all aspects of Lindy. Find out why swing and Lindy Hop has enjoyed a revival movement in the past decade. Check out the CD picks for swing albums that are value for money. If you’re travelling overseas and want to find some place to dance, the book has 30 pages worth of worldwide venues for you to refer to. Our very own Jitterbugs Swingapore is also listed in those pages! The writing style makes it easy to read so grab a nice cup of drink and settle down to reading all things Swing!