Greyhounds

By Yvonne Zipter, Alice Sebold, Alan Lightman

Book Overview

Few dogs are as emotionally engaging or physically elegant as the greyhound. None are as swift. Its unmatched fleetness is key to the breed's longtime survival. Bred to hunt, the greyhound has a lineage extending back 8,000 years. Throughout their history, greyhounds have been the companions of kings and an inspiration to writers and artists alike. Today hundreds of young and healthy purebred greyhounds that do not make the grade on U.S. racetracks are in need of adoptive homes. Through the efforts of hundreds of greyhound-adoption groups, more than 20,000 former racing dogs are adopted into loving homes each year. With greater exposure of the breed, and greater awareness of their plight, all of these dogs can be placed after their tenure on the track and the breeding farms is over. The otherworldly beauty, quiet grace, and loving disposition of the retired racing greyhound were Barbara Karant's inspiration for Greyhounds . By photographing her subjects against a pristine white background, she captures the dogs' indomitable spirit--their spunk, humor, mystery, and charm. Karant's gloriously expressive pictures, along with evocative texts by Alice Sebold and other writers, make this book a wonderful gift for anyone who has ever shared his or her life with a dog.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584797355
• ISBN13: 9781584797357
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.1" x 0.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

A beautiful book about a beautiful breed!

More than a coffee table book. This exquisitely photographed volume is filled with loving insights about this gentle breed of dogs that will touch the heart even if you have never been fortunate enough to know one of these animals. A must for anyone who has ever adopted a greyhound (or more) ex-racers. A book that is a joy to have in your home just like the dogs that it is dedicated to. More over, it is a fund raiser for the breed................so buy it new, you will never regret it.

Greyhounds Rule!

This book is amazing. If you already have greyhounds at home you'll love the photos and the wonderfully written text. If you haven't yet adopted a greyhound, after reading this book you'll want to get to your local greyhound adoption agency (Greyhound Angels Adoption!!!!) and adopt a greyhound ASAP!!!!!! I'm taking this book to our Meet and Greets for further evidence of how greyt these dogs are.

Amazing dogs, amazing photography

Any lover of dogs and/or photography will treasure this book. I wasn't prepared for the emotional reaction I had upon paging through it... it's incredibly moving and amusing at the same time (leave it to those hounds!). I already have a list of people who will be getting copies as a Christmas gift. It's just a phenomenal work of art.

Endearing and beautiful

Where to begin...this book has exceeded my expectations with the amazing array of images that have uniquely captured the spirit and soul that these creatures define. The prose was equally touching in conveying why we love and devote ourselves to our greyhounds. But don't let the name fool you...this is a book that anyone can open and appreciate!

Captures the beauty of the breed

I just received my pre-ordered copy today... what an amazing collection of photos!! I have a greyhound and Barbara Karant has really captured the beauty, the soul and the goofiness of these fine creatures. If you have a greyhound you must get this book. Not only are the photos beautiful, but the quotes and forward (by Alice Sebold) and afterward (by Neko Case) are further testimonials to this breed. And you don't have to actually have a greyhound to appreciate this book. The photography is really remarkable, it makes a fine addition to anyone's library.