Blue Dog Man [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

George Rodrigue (Author), Tom Brokaw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1999

In this volume, George Rodrigue shares the legends and inspirations behind his Blue Dog paintings. The collection of 70 paintings showcases Cajun history, reflects on everything from Christianity and the afterlife to Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol and mass media, and presents the dreams, fears and passions of the artist himself.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"Blue Dog Man is a sumptuously produced art book, tracing the genius of Rodrigue's decade-long Blue Dog images ... in this volume, both the artist and his art are forthright, expansive and winning." --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Inside Flap

Until now, little else could be said about George Rodrigue's mysterious, wildly popular icon. At long last, the Blue Dog Man, as Rodrigue calls himself, sheds light on his creation as he guides us through this remarkable collection of over sixty new Blue Dog paintings. Rodrigue takes us on an unprecedented narrated journey into the heart of a new Blue Dog generation, tracing the evolution of Blue Dog from her beginnings in Louisiana legends to her myriad forays into the dazzling, multi-chrome modern world. Blue Dog Man is more than a collection of Blue Dog tales; it is a moving account of the spiritual evolution of an artist and an enlightening commentary on today's changing world. "Blue Dog," says Rodrigue, "is nothing if not a journey." This book is an invitation to longtime fans and newcomers alike to join the Blue Dog in her exciting and most unusual odyssey. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 147 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (September 30, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 1556709765
• ASIN: B00007E9S1
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live The Blue Dog!, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Blue Dog Man (Hardcover)

This is a weighty (but not cumbersome) coffee table book that any thinking, feeling human being would be happy to own. Ever since I saw some original Blue Dog paintings in New Orleans, I've wanted to own one of them. Alas, I'm too poor. This book captures the spirit of the little alien-looking pooch and lets me borrow it for a price I can manage.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blue Dog makes me laugh!, March 18, 2000

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Lois A. Kennedy (Indialantic, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Dog Man (Hardcover)

After an extremely stressful day of running my own busy insurance agency, I was browsing through the aisles at Barnes & Noble when my eyes spotted a delightful book with a captivating blue dog on its cover. I sat down with the book and found myself smiling and laughing quietly as I read the entire book. Blue Dog totally captivated me, and the stress faded as I read the book and enjoyed the images. I've never before bought such a book, but felt I must have this one! I will take Blue Dog Man to my office so that I can turn to it when things seem to get just TOO serious. I wish I could thank the artist personally for giving me such joy!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful, June 1, 2000

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Ahmad Jordan "Ahmad Jordan" (Bufalo, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Dog Man (Hardcover)

This is one of those "hmmmmm...interesting" books. George Rodrigue gives a compelling history about his roots and how Blue Dog came into creation. While I love the content of the book, I am even more facinated by the design. Inside you will find a "punch-out" blue dog mask, postcards and other little nifty interactive thing-a-ma-jigs that help make this book such a pleasure to enjoy.