WALTER CHANDOHA DOGS

WALTER CHANDOHA DOGS

The world seems to be divided between cat and dog lovers, but luckily Walter Chandoha, the greatest wildlife photographer of the 20th century, found himself happy in the middle.

He loved these intriguing creatures both for their unique beauty and individualism, and as subjects to photograph over a career spanning more than 70 years. ,

Critically acclaimed while working on his book TASCHEN Cats, Chandoha handpicked his favorite dog photos for a possible follow-up title, putting hundreds of contact sheets, prints and color transparencies, many of which had not been seen for at least 50 years, and some totally invisible.

WALTER CHANDOHA DOGS

"Walter Chandoha's photographs of dogs are compelling not just because dogs have an inherent charm, but because the person behind the camera was a master at his craft," writes photography critic Jean Dykstra in the introduction. of the book.

We see terriers, collies, beagles, bloodhounds, poodles, small dogs, big dogs, show dogs, working dogs and many more, with over 60 breeds photographed in black and white and Kodachrome.