The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography [Paperback]

Ruth Silverman (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2000

From the earliest daguerreotypes and cartes de visite to captivating portraits from photographers on the forefront of today's art scene, the images in The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography are as stunning as the dogs are endearing. Just as dog lovers have long been aware that man's best friend is among the most naturally photogenic of subjects, contemporary greats such as Keith Carter and Sally Mann have also picked up on the undeniable chemistry that exists between canines and the camera. But in The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography from the editor of the landmark The Dog Observed, it's apparent that the masters from the earlier part of the century were also well-acquainted with the dog-as-subject genre. In Robert Capa's Rome (1943) a young soldier gingerly places a small puppy in his combat helmet. Protection, loyalty, camaraderie—all themes associated with war are evoked in a single photograph of a boy and a dog. Likewise, Robert Doisneau brings to light a Paris that is at once familiar without being trite, simply by photographing a dog looking into the camera while his master turns away on the Pont des Arts. Each photograph in this remarkable collection reflects a unique moment in time, and the sometimes surprising, occasionally humorous, always intimate relationship people have with their dogs. Whether it's the fine art photography buff or the most dedicated of dog lovers, The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography is guaranteed to set more than just a few tails wagging.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ruth Silverman was formerly the Associate Curator of the International Center of Photography. Her previous books, The Dog Observed and Athletes, each won the Photography-Book-of-the-Year award and were organized as traveling exhibitions by the Smithsonian Institution. She is also the author of San Francisco Observed.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition edition (November 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811829111
• ISBN-13: 978-0811829113
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog-loving Photographer Raves about this Book!, December 9, 2000

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"gerdac" (Portola Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves dogs or is interested in the history of photography-and if you happen to fall into both these categories at once, you'll certainly turn and turn the pages with enormous pleasure and enlightenment-not to mention the therapeutic effects gained from laughing out loud! Everyone I know who has a dog (or would want to have a dog if they could) is getting this book from me for Christmas.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, December 19, 2000

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Charles Schwartz Ltd. (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography (Paperback)

A great book. As a collector of dog images, this is a wonderful addition. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful gift for dog-lovers, July 20, 2003

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Kala (Ft Lauderdale, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Dog: 100 Years of Classic Photography (Paperback)

I got this as a gift for a friend who loves dogs and they thought it was wonderful! It's got tons of gorgeous pictures - even if you are not necessarily a dog person you will enjoy the skill it took to create such beautiful images.