natural history
The Spirit of the Dog An Illustrated History TAMSIN PICKERAL & ASTRID HARRISSON
• 288pp • 290 x 238 mm / 11½ x 9½ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand • TLOD T
amsin Pickeral is an art historian and animal
D
ogs formed an allegiance
in The Spirit of the Dog, animal expert Tamsin Pickeral
expert. The daughter of a veterinary surgeon, she
prehistory and the relationship
and award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson come
grew up in the English countryside surrounded by an
approximately 14,000 years. This was
together to celebrate the beauty and diversity of this
eclectic mix of animals, from dogs and ferrets to horses
unique bond between dog and human
and rescued squirrels. She has been a devoted dog
magnificent animal. Discover the vital role that dogs
the test of time. Since then, there have
owner her entire life. Her studies have focused on the
have played throughout history, trace the development
momentous events through history at
evolution of animals and their relationship with humans
The Spirit of the Dog celebrates the long and varied history of the dog in human cultures across the world and the A place that this loyal creature holds in our hearts. special Tamsin Pickeral traces the development of the major dog breeds, paying homage to the dog’s huge contribution to our lives. Together with Astrid Harrisson’s striking, beautiful, and unusual images, readers will gain a fascinating insight V into the endurance and devotion of “man’s best friend.”
been present: following or leading tro
of the most striking and significant breeds, and learn,
over time. Tamsin has lived in Europe and North
in the shadows of official business, sea
too, the intriguing tales of the breeds that have almost
America, where she has worked as a veterinary nurse
for many years. She is a widely published international
been forgotten. Sumptuously illustrated with Harrisson’s
author who has written a number of books on animal
photography, this unique book reveals the full, fascinating
themes, including The Dog: 5,000 Years of the Dog in Art,
emperors and curled sleeping during occasions.
The Spirit of the Dog explores the long
story of dogs through the ages and their special relationship
which was voted one of the top fifty art books of the year
of the dog in human cultures across th
with humankind, making it the perfect gift for anyone and
2009 by the Guardian newspaper.
the very special place that this enigma
everyone who loves dogs.
people’s hearts. Established author an
strid Harrisson has more than ten years
Tamsin Pickeral examines the develop
of industry experience in graphic design,
dog breeds within their historic conte
photography, creative direction and marketing. She
powerful Greyhound to the hard-wor
began photographing animals in early 2008, working on
the spirited Jack Russell Terrier and th
a ranch high in the hills in northwest Argentina, where
Grouped according to their key chara
a lifelong adoration of animals fused with her creative
Elegance and Speed, Power and Stren
side. Daily adventures, camera in hand, provided the
Loyalty, Agility and Wisdom—the bre
opportunity for Astrid to capture the essence of ranch
in comprehensive detail.
life from new perspectives and inspired a book on the
history of the estancia. Astrid has subsequently travelled
As a mammal species the dog is the m
to the United States with her camera, as well as
size and colour, and also the most ver
photographing animals in the foothills of the Andes,
THE
Cuba, Switzerland, Mozambique and Iceland.
Tamsin and Astrid have recently collaborated on the
ictoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog
trainer best known as the star of the internationally
acclaimed TV series, It’s Me or the Dog. A bestselling
working as a hunter or protector, or si
companionship as a domestic pet. Th
celebrates this diversity, aided by the s
of contemporary animal photographe
highly acclaimed The Majesty of the Horse.
TAMSIN PICKER AL & ASTRID HARRISSON
whose beautiful and unusual images o
OF THE
skilfully reflect the virtues of “man’s b
evocative text and exceptional photog
Dog is an essential volume for everyon
author, she frequently appears in the media as a pet expert and is widely recognised and respected as a leader in the field of animal behaviour.
An illustrated history
• Stunning photographs of over ninety dog breeds. • Traces the history of each breed. Printed in China
PETS
Tamsin Pickeral Photography by Astrid Harrisson Foreword by Victoria Stilwell
The Majesty of the Horse An Illustrated History TAMSIN PICKERAL & ASTRID HARRISSON
• 288pp • 290 x 238 mm / 11½ x 9½ in • Rights sold: UK, US, Canada, New Zealand • TBOH
The Majesty of the Horse celebrates the beauty, elegance, and power of the horse, as well as its remarkable diversity. Tamsin Pickeral traces the development of ninety of the most fascinating and significant horse breeds, from the tiny, exquisite Caspian to the regal, golden Akhal Teke and the magnificent Percheron. Equestrian photographer Astrid Harrisson skillfully captures the essence of every breed, at rest, work, and play. • An inspiring celebration of the horse. • Specially commissioned photographs.
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