Woof

by Elliott Erwitt
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Editorial Reviews

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 stick Erwitt takes these ordinary moments and makes them extraordinary. The humorist P. G. Wodehouse once said of Erwitt, 'There s 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.

Customer Reviews

Should Have Kept Pictures on One Page, 2008-06-29
by jessie
Some of the photos are good but they put the majority of them on 2 pages which is difficult to look at.
WOOF - DOG LOVERS DELIGHT, 2007-08-04
by A. A. Dark (New Zealand)
Superly produced photo essay with momochromatic photos capturing those delightful fleeting moments in the daily relationship between a dog and his people.
Not worth the free shipping, 2007-01-19
by Animal Lover (New Hampshire)
A bunch of pictures about animals. No words...just pictures. No story, nothing. Is about as interesting as watching grass grow. Doesn't keep your attention for 5 minutes. A big waste of time. Save your money. That about sums it up.
Don't waste your money!, 2006-05-21
by Diane R. Silveria
This is a big disappointment! Pictures are not all on one page. The animals are split in half because of this. What a dumb idea!! Save your money. This book isn't worth half of what I paid.
An outstanding, artistic celebration of the canine , 2006-04-03
by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
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.