Dogs in the Sun

By: Hans W. Silvester

In the newest book from acclaimed Cats in the Sun photographer Hans Silvester, the dogs of the Greek islands get their moment in the sun. Frolicking in the town square, romping on the beaches, and prowling hillsides, alleys, and rooftops in search of adventure, these ragtag vagabonds clearly make the most of their magnificent island home in the Mediterranean. An unusual portrait of dogs enjoying their freedom in one of the most enticing settings imaginable, Dogs in the Sun offers dog lovers a spectacular view of mutts in paradise. Along the way it also offers a breathtaking view of the marvellous Greek landscape, towns, and vistas.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811822370
• ISBN13: 9780811822374
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.8" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Good concept, wrong island

This is another book review by the boonie dogs, Wolfie and Kansas. "Dogs in the Sun" by Hans Silvester is a book of photos of the stray dogs on Greek islands. We love the concept, although a Pacific island, like our own, would have provided a more colorful setting. The photos here portray real canine life, as opposed to the cute, but posed or staged, photos usually found in dog picture books. Unlike most books of this type, "Dogs in the Sun" might not be an appropriate gift for human puppies, as it contains some pictures of dog sex and violence.

Delightful Romp with the Wild Dogs of Greece

Hans Silvester does an amazing job of capturing the spirit, personality and playfulness of dogs in this book. The photographs are wonderful, and the book is designed so that you can linger on each image and appreciate Silvester's skill as a photographer. I particularly enjoyed the photographic stories--sequences of images that show us dogs playing, exploring, being. I've never been to Greece, but now I feel like I have--at least to see the dogs there! Makes a beautiful coffee-table book.