Woof

By Gandee VasanCatherine LednerRachael Hale McKenna, et al.

Book Overview

From acclaimed photographer and famed lover of dogs Elliott Erwitt comes Woof, the most unintentionally persuasive advertisement for dog ownership there ever was. Erwitt's eye is unfailing, and his love for dogs is captured in each and every photo. Digging a hole, barking at a cat, jauntily carrying a stickErwitt takes these ordinary moments and makes them extraordinary. The humorist P. G. Wodehouse once said of Erwitt, 'Theres not a sitter in his gallery that doesn't melt the heart, and no beastly class distinctions, either. Thoroughbreds and mutts, they are all there." Add to that the level of respect Mr. Erwitt shows for his subjects: whether it be a scruffy little terrier pausing for a quick pant or a herding dog intensely focused on her flock, with one click of the shutter the individuality of each and every dog is conveyed and memorialized. Mostly new photographs, with a couple of old favorites sprinkled in for good measure, Woof is a celebration of dogs at their finest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811851125
• ISBN13: 9780811851121
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

WOOF - DOG LOVERS DELIGHT

Superly produced photo essay with momochromatic photos capturing those delightful fleeting moments in the daily relationship between a dog and his people.

An outstanding, artistic celebration of the canine

Elliott Erwitt loves to take photos of dogs - all kinds of dogs doing all kinds of things - and Woof is a reflection of his passion for the animal, providing black and white shots of dogs in or near water, on land, on display, at play, and more. An outstanding, artistic celebration of the canine which dog and art lovers will find a satisfying blend of diverse images.

Wonderful converstion starter

I enjoyed the pictures in this book. They show dogs of all ages in various positions. The orientation on some pages is upright, on others, it's sideways, so you turn the book to look at the picture straight on. It's a wonderful book to use to break the ice, or just to keep the conversation going. The use of black-and white photos was genius - I found myself relating to the dogs as personalities. Color photos tend to make me think of the background more than the dogs.

A great book for dog lovers

First of all the sender was wonderful with the time it took to get the book. I received it in a day! The book is wonderful and a great addition to any family who owns a dog. A great picture book full of all kinds of breeds, although i would of liked to see more cocker spaniels!