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."
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'Man's best friend is a timeless subject ... [an] appealingly idiosyncratic book ... There could hardly be more compelling evidence of the strange effect that mutt can have on man' The Daily Telegraph, 27 October 2007 'Anyone who's ever had a canine companion will fall in love with Dogs' Scottish Sunday Post, 21 October 2007 'delightful - a great gift for dog lovers or animal photographers.' Black & White Photography, December 2007
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.
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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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
By C. Miller
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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
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely very short book
Not sure why I bought this book other than I have long-standing love affairs with dogs and history. Every photo is delightful, every page a pleasure. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patricia Goodwin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great collection of photos
Where does she get these marvellous images? Great job of layout and editing of these photos. This book is a keeper.
Published 4 months ago by PhoD0Grapher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remembering my own from the past!
We are dog lovers and own a boarding kennel. I was
really looking forward to receiving this book, and was
not disappoined at all! Read more
really looking forward to receiving this book, and was
not disappoined at all! Read more
Published on October 4, 2010 by Dogpro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Book
I truly loved the book and decided to also purchase it as a gift for my parents 52nd anniversary. As dog lovers, they will appreciate it. Read more
Published on July 2, 2010 by Terri T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful!
I love everything about this book. The photographs are amazing, and the quotes are sweet and funny. Wonderfully done!
Published on May 6, 2008 by LizziesMom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasing Collection of the delight of owning a dog
As a collector of dog photos and amateur photographer, I enjoyed this book.
The range of breeds included is marvelous as is the volume of photographs included. Read more
The range of breeds included is marvelous as is the volume of photographs included. Read more
Published on March 1, 2008 by Zoe March
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful pictures!
I collect dog photos myself so I love books of old dog photos. This book is fantastic. The pictures are great. Wonderful to look through and read the titles. Read more
Published on February 16, 2008 by Dobby's Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anybody who loves old photography, especially of dogs, will love this...
My new book came today from Amazon.com and I love it! Anybody who loves old photography, especially of dogs, will love this book. Read more
Published on January 29, 2008 by Naomi S. Synstelien
1.0 out of 5 stars
dissapointing
I don't agree with these reveiws. I found the book to be cheaply produced, of very low quality and except for a few pohotographs, of really no artistic value. Read more
Published on January 21, 2008 by William Osborne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog lover's Delight
This is a beautiful book with darling pictures of all types of dogs. I highly recommend this to any dog lover or photography lover!
Published on January 11, 2008 by Michele M Smith
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