A Thousand Hounds (Special) [Hardcover]

Raymond Merritt (Author), Ray Merritt (Editor), Miles Barth (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Special | Publication Date: October 28, 2000

A Thousand Hounds is much more than just a bunch of dog pictures. This book features the work of numerous famous photographers and artists (from Picasso to Man Ray, Wolfgang Tillmans to David Salle, and of course Elliott Erwitt and William Wegman), as well as captivating essays on the presence of dogs in the history of photography and their relations with man. Okay, AND a bunch of dog pictures. Cute and fun.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; 1ST edition (October 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822862231
• ISBN-13: 978-8506025758
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #583,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A COMPLETELY ORIGINAL HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY, January 17, 2001

By 

"natalierinkenbach" (new york) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Thousand Hounds (Special) (Hardcover)

There are few bonds as close as the one between man - or woman - and dog. What creatures are as cherished as our canine companions? More than just man's best friend, the dog has become an honorary, and honored, member of our society. To celebrate this unique relationship, A THOUSAND HOUNDS brings together over 400 photographs of dogs, many of which have rarely been seen.

Spanning more than 150 years (1839 to present), this book chronicles the evolving relationship between man and dog. Included are no-nonsense 19th century working dogs, adventuring dogs, dogs of war, police dogs, fictional "superdogs" like Rin-Tin-Tin and Lassie, beloved family dogs, and, to some, the pinnacle of canine achievement: the ultra-bred and groomed show dog.

Intellectually and visually stimulating, A THOUSAND HOUNDS is far more than just a collection of dog pictures. This unique book features the work of hundreds of world-famous photographers and artists (from Picasso to Man Ray, Ralph Gibson to Eric Fischl, Wolfgang Tillmans to David Salle, and of course, Elliott Erwitt and William Wegman), dozens of witty and moving quotes about dogs, and captivating essays on the presence of dogs in the history of photography and their relation to man.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, February 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Thousand Hounds (Special) (Hardcover)

Wonderful, heartwarming,and graphically beautiful book for doglovers of all ages.
A must have.
It's also a great gift.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thousand Hounds - A Thpousand "Thank Yous", November 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Thousand Hounds (Special) (Hardcover)

This book is an especially unique addition to any dog lover's library. The photos beautifully illustrate diverse aspects of the human-dog bond. I received it as a gift, and immediately purchased copies for my dog loving friends!