New-found-friends (Hardcover)

by Rachael Hale (Author) "When you're just a little duck Swimming in a great big pond Courage is sometimes hard to pluck You need a friend, of whom you're..." (more)

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Product Description

Internationally recognized photographer Rachael Hale's New-found-friends celebrates Newfoundlands, the colossal, companionable canine from Canada's rugged Atlantic province."Newfies" have long been associated with the sea, since they originated in Newfoundland, the remote, eastern Canadian province that's part island, part mainland. Working dogs, Newfies are famous the world over for their countless reported heroic sea rescues of men, women, and children whose ships foundered on the storm-driven and dangerous Newfoundland coast. Over the years, they've also been used for pulling carts and carrying cargo. Of course, most Americans prize them as watchdogs and pets, tasks they also perform admirably.In New-found-friends, Rachael Hale creatively captures these huggable giants. An award-winning animal photographer, Rachael's images of her own Newfie, Henry, have garnered praise and prizes, and led to other Newfoundlands. There's Oscar, pictured with his fisherman's cap pulled down tight; George, photographed with his duckling friend Hugo; and Corduroy, captured in his casual, comfortable hat of the same name. From beginning to end, Hale's endearing photos and text make for a delightful celebration of this special breed.

About the Author
Rachael Hale is one of New Zealand's most acclaimed animal photographers. She was awarded a Master of Photography at the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography Awards in 1998 and received her fellowship-the highest accolade a New Zealand photographer can achieve-in 2000. Rachael's creative flamboyance with animals created a new genre. Her award-winning Animals as Art collection, including a large selection of greeting cards, calendars, photo albums, wall decor, posters, and stationery, is published in more than 20 countries worldwide. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740727184
• ISBN-13: 978-0740727184
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #622,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An adorably funny book for Newf lovers!, December 4, 2002

By	newfiecolleen - See all my reviews

Sweet and comical full colour photos, of sweet, comical gentle giants: Newfoundlands. Reminiscent of Wegman's photos and a wonderful small giftbook for the Newf or general dog lover on your list.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dressed up dogs!, March 21, 2005

By	Mike Burt (Perth, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This is a good book if you want to see Newfoundland dogs dressed up like grannies and clowns, it is NOT magestic dogs out in a natural environment! Just a heads up!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hard not to love a Newfie, August 24, 2005

By	D. Wilcox "Lost in Wisconsin" (Madison,WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Newfies are great dogs, and I don't just say that because we have three of them. Their blend of friendliness, curiosity and determination is well-documented in this rather lighthearted picture book. While the poetry and prose are a bit lacking in some parts, the photographs more than make up for the shortcoming. This is a great gift for a Newf-lover, even if it does seem to borrow its premise from Wegman.