Horses (CubeBook) [Hardcover]

Valeria Manferto De Fabianis (Editor)

Book Description

Series: CubeBook | Publication Date: September 7, 2010

A treasure of images and information for all horse-lovers, this beautifully crafted book is a fitting tribute to humankind's unique companion, the horse. Over thousands of years, the horse has won humanity's gratitude and admiration. Horses celebrates these noble creatures, presenting them in their many environments and, above all, at the most interesting moments in their working and natural lives. Engaging narratives written by

recognized authorities on various aspects of equine life are combined with hundreds of photographs to create a complete portrait of horses in all their beauty.

Thoroughbreds and draft horses, horse shows and racing, life on the ranch and in the field, the birth and rearing of foals, famous riding schools, and equestrian traditions are among the themes of this unique book. Written in a direct, lively style, the text is especially appropriate for young readers eager to learn more about these captivating creatures. Offering an abundance of engaging illustrations in a handsome format, this book is the perfect gift for horse-lovers of all ages.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Valeria Manferto was born in Vercelli and studied Philosophy at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan. Always a travel and nature enthusiast, she has produced many photojournalism pieces and has written the texts to numerous photographic volumes. In 1984 she and Marcello Bertinetti founded White Star Publishers, of which she is now the editorial director.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: White Star Publishers (September 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8854400513
• ISBN-13: 978-8854400511
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 2.4 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,286,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good photographs, but inaccurate text..., February 15, 2006

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appaloosa (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horses (CubeBook) (Hardcover)

There is some outstanding equine photography by some of the world's most renowed equine photographers in this book, but do not rely on the text and commentary as a source of fact. Many inaccuracies (perhaps something was lost in the translation from Italian to English), that the editors should have caught: pinto horses mistakenly referred to as Arabians, a photo of an (obvious) adult horse described as a "foal", Paint stock-type horses annoyingly referred to as "pintos", an obvious leopard-spot appaloosa whose pattern is described as "marble."

Nice book to look at and browse through, though. Would make a nice gift for the young horselover who enjoys looking at horses.

5.0 out of 5 stars awe-inspiring book, January 9, 2012

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Beverly B. Bacchus "Ann Bacchus" (TX.) - See all my reviews
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If you are a painter this book will just explode your imagination & make you want to grab your brush & the biggest piece of canvas you can find. Just delightful, & I'm afraid of horses but can't deny their beauty!

3.0 out of 5 stars Horses (Minicube), May 20, 2010

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Daisy Collado (New York, New York, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Horses (MiniCube) (CubeBook) (Hardcover)

The Minicube was not what I expected. It was too small. I purchased the cube version and thought that the Minicube would be somewhat smaller, but not as small as it actually is. It is so tiny that it makes it difficult to run through the pages and see the actual photographs. I was a little disappointed. I recommend the Cube version of the book better.