Dogs [Hardcover]

Catherine Johnson (Author), William Wegman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2007

This charming new title is a collection of over 450 vintage photographs of dogs in all kinds of settings: under the Christmas table and in the sea; posing for a family portrait and being squeezed tightly by an over-enthusiastic toddler; a Chihuahua in a tea cup and a Great Dane standing as tall as its young owner. DOGS is an essential book for dog and animal lovers, presenting amateur, anonymous photographs of dogs from the turn of the century to the early 1950s in ordinary and extraordinary settings. Johnson's collection of photographs, in its unpretentious attitude and days-gone-by aesthetic, presents a snapshot of family life and shows man's timeless relationship with his "best friend."

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Catherine Johnson is Chair of the Photography Committee of the National Arts Club in New York. She began her career in photography representing British photographer Norman Parkinson in North America. She has edited two books, STIEGLITZ AND THE PHOTO-SECESSION 1902 (2002), and KARL BISSINGER: THE LUMINOUS YEARS (2003).

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William Wegman is the world's best-known photographer of dogs, having collaborated with his beloved Weimaraners throughout his career. Wegman's photographs are in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Whitney Museum of American Art; and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, among many others. His photos and videos have also appeared in books, advertisements, films, and on television programmes worldwide.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc. (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714848034
• ISBN-13: 978-0714848037
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic in every way!, November 11, 2007

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Cassandra Gibson "Sandy G" (Morrisville, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dogs (Hardcover)

Fun, surprising, warmhearted, and quirky. You will love this book. Each time I look at it, I see something new. It is a quality book with hundreds of dogs up to all kinds of mischief and clearly a beloved part of the family. Great gift for animal lovers.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE!, November 8, 2007

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C. Miller (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dogs (Hardcover)

If you buy one book this year for a dog lover -- this is the book to buy. I have several dog books with vintage illustrations and this one is beyond any others that I own. It is beyond stunning. I could go on and on about this book I love it so! It is THE perfect dog book to buy as a Christmas (or anytime) gift. Plus -- it is so reasonably priced! Just buy it! Buy multiple copies but be sure to keep one for yourself!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, as if the pics were applied to the pages, August 9, 2008

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Raechel Reiter "raechelr" (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dogs (Hardcover)

The book is a collection of eclectic family dog images. Catherine is one of the largest collectors of these old snapshots. It looks as if the images are affixed to the pages. This book is really neat. These images are very special. This book impressed me in the quality of the printing far more than I can express.