The Book of the Dog: Dogs in Art

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Book of the Dog: Dogs in Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Angus Hyland
By (author) Kendra Wilson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 150
Category/GenreArt styles not defined by date
Animals and nature in art (still life, landscapes and seascapes, etc)
ISBN/Barcode 9781780676562
ClassificationsDewey:704.94329772
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Laurence King Publishing
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publication Date 15 September 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Featuring all kinds of dogs - big, small, graceful, cute, funny - The Book of the Dog is a cool and quirky collection of dog art and illustration by artists around the world. Interspersed through the illustrations are short texts about the artists and different breeds, paying homage to man's best friend. Beautifully designed and packaged, the book will appeal to dog lovers of all ages.

Author Biography

Angus Hyland is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and a partner at Pentagram Design London. In 2001 he was the co-curator with Roanne Bell of 'Picture This', a British Council exhibition featuring the work of London illustrators. His work for Laurence King includes Hand to Eye (2003, with Roanne Bell), The Picture Book (2010, with Steven Bateman), Symbol (2011), and The Purple Book (2013). Kendra Wilson is a writer with an interest in the natural world. She has written for American style blog Gardenista since its inception, and she has also been a designer and picture editor on magazines in London and New York, including Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler and Observer Food Monthly.