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Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal
Beautiful portraits of farm animals that bring to life their sparkling personalities and stories.
Photographs of animals — From cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens to Dolly the wooly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey, Percy the Indian peafowl, and Justice the yak. Some of the animals are pets; others live happily on farms and sanctuaries.
Heartwarming stories — Traer Scott shares her anecdotes about a Texas longhorn steer whose best friends are a trio of goats, a turkey who likes to snack on grapes and watermelon, and many others.
Informative facts — Did you know donkeys' stubbornness is a well-honed survival tactic? That Scottish Highland cattle are the oldest registered breed of cattle in the world? Scott's captions combine detailed histories of the breeds with the personal sagas to create enchanting tributes to our four-legged (and winged) friends from the farm.
If you liked Finding Shelter Dogs and Their Stories , Creatures of the Night , Portraits of Birds of Prey , then you'll love Farm Animals Up Close and Personal .
Photographs of animals — From cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens to Dolly the wooly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey, Percy the Indian peafowl, and Justice the yak. Some of the animals are pets; others live happily on farms and sanctuaries.
Heartwarming stories — Traer Scott shares her anecdotes about a Texas longhorn steer whose best friends are a trio of goats, a turkey who likes to snack on grapes and watermelon, and many others.
Informative facts — Did you know donkeys' stubbornness is a well-honed survival tactic? That Scottish Highland cattle are the oldest registered breed of cattle in the world? Scott's captions combine detailed histories of the breeds with the personal sagas to create enchanting tributes to our four-legged (and winged) friends from the farm.
If you liked Finding Shelter Dogs and Their Stories , Creatures of the Night , Portraits of Birds of Prey , then you'll love Farm Animals Up Close and Personal .
128 pages, Hardcover
Published September 18, 2018
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Traer Scott
17 books25 followersTraer Scott is an award winning fine art and commercial photographer and author of five books. Her work has been featured in National Geographic, Life, Vogue, People, O and dozens of other national and international publications. She was the recipient of the Rhode Island State Council for the Arts 2010 Photography Fellowship Grant and the 2008 Helen Woodward Humane Award for animal welfare activism. Recent exhibitions of her work have been held at Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, the Shanghai Photographic Arts Festival, the Center for Photographic Art in Carmel and the Irene Carlson Gallery. Traer lives in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband, daughter and pit bull.
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August 24, 2018
Radiant
Farm Animals Up Close and Personal
by Traer Scott
This is a touching book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book has outstanding photography of wonderful animals! It appears as if the reader can look into their soul and see what they have been through, what they are feeling, and touch that gentleness that lies there beneath the mud, wool, and hay. Some of those eyes sparkle with mischief, some with new hope, and others just laughter. This book is a book of love for animals! These animals are in sanctuaries and all come with their individual story which makes it even more special. They are not just a bunch of animals, they are special individuals who light up a page and will touch your heart.
Farm Animals Up Close and Personal
by Traer Scott
This is a touching book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. This book has outstanding photography of wonderful animals! It appears as if the reader can look into their soul and see what they have been through, what they are feeling, and touch that gentleness that lies there beneath the mud, wool, and hay. Some of those eyes sparkle with mischief, some with new hope, and others just laughter. This book is a book of love for animals! These animals are in sanctuaries and all come with their individual story which makes it even more special. They are not just a bunch of animals, they are special individuals who light up a page and will touch your heart.
August 14, 2018
Traer Scott is a photographer based in Rhode Island with a special interest in animals, both domesticated and wild. In Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal she offers a visual exploration of farm animals as individual beings with their own history and personality. When she first started on her project, she says in the Introduction, she tried googling a particular breed of cow along with the world “personality”. Lots of results came up, but invariably the word “personality” would be missing. Indeed, farm animals are not supposed to have personalities even though, as any farmer would tell you, each cow or sheep is different.
In her book Scott makes a case for acknowledging the individuality of farm animals and changing our eating habits accordingly. She does not necessarily advocate veganism/vegetarianism, but she does call for reducing our meat consumption in line with recent UN recommendations urging the world to eat less meat as “cattle-rearing generates more global warming greenhouse gasses, as measured in CO2 equivalent, than transportation”. The numbers she quotes are staggering and point to a serious problem at the heart of our eating habits fostered by an industry responsible for abominable conditions.
The animals Scott photographs – cows, chickens, sheep, llamas, geese, pigs, alpacas and others – are not working animals or animals raised for milking/consumption. They are animals living in sanctuaries, a lot of them with a history of mistreatment by humans. Scott has chosen to portray them as individuals giving their name, breed, and a brief bio. This reminds me of other photobooks, such as Humans of New York, where portraits of ordinary New Yorkers are accompanied by short stories and interviews. But if each and every human deserves to have his/her photograph taken, why not animals? And so we have Archie, the Saanen Goat, Bobbert the Huacaya Alpaca, Henri, the Slate Heritage Breed turkey, and many others. As the title of the photobook suggests, these are intimate close-ups of the subjects photographed against a monochromatic backdrop in front of which the photographer must have had a lot of fun (and a fair bit of trouble too!) getting her models to pose.
My personal response to the book was very positive. I loved both the idea and the implementation. The technical quality of the photography is extremely high, and the thinking that underpins it resonates with me deeply. It makes a lot of sense, I think, to cut right down on one’s meat consumption in light of the shameful practices rampant within the farming industry. I recommend Radiant to photobook enthusiasts, vegetarians/vegans, animal activists, and anyone with an interest in animals and their welfare. It’d also make a wonderful present if you’re looking to convince a close friend or family member to change their eating habits.
Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and Netgalley for the advance digital copy!
In her book Scott makes a case for acknowledging the individuality of farm animals and changing our eating habits accordingly. She does not necessarily advocate veganism/vegetarianism, but she does call for reducing our meat consumption in line with recent UN recommendations urging the world to eat less meat as “cattle-rearing generates more global warming greenhouse gasses, as measured in CO2 equivalent, than transportation”. The numbers she quotes are staggering and point to a serious problem at the heart of our eating habits fostered by an industry responsible for abominable conditions.
The animals Scott photographs – cows, chickens, sheep, llamas, geese, pigs, alpacas and others – are not working animals or animals raised for milking/consumption. They are animals living in sanctuaries, a lot of them with a history of mistreatment by humans. Scott has chosen to portray them as individuals giving their name, breed, and a brief bio. This reminds me of other photobooks, such as Humans of New York, where portraits of ordinary New Yorkers are accompanied by short stories and interviews. But if each and every human deserves to have his/her photograph taken, why not animals? And so we have Archie, the Saanen Goat, Bobbert the Huacaya Alpaca, Henri, the Slate Heritage Breed turkey, and many others. As the title of the photobook suggests, these are intimate close-ups of the subjects photographed against a monochromatic backdrop in front of which the photographer must have had a lot of fun (and a fair bit of trouble too!) getting her models to pose.
My personal response to the book was very positive. I loved both the idea and the implementation. The technical quality of the photography is extremely high, and the thinking that underpins it resonates with me deeply. It makes a lot of sense, I think, to cut right down on one’s meat consumption in light of the shameful practices rampant within the farming industry. I recommend Radiant to photobook enthusiasts, vegetarians/vegans, animal activists, and anyone with an interest in animals and their welfare. It’d also make a wonderful present if you’re looking to convince a close friend or family member to change their eating habits.
Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and Netgalley for the advance digital copy!
August 7, 2018
Radiant, Farm Animals Up Close and Personal by Traer Scott is a fascinating small book consisting of charming photographs of a variety of farm animals who are now residents at several animal sanctuaries in the United States. Each photograph is accompanied by a short explanation of the particular breed of animal, it’s primary use, and a description of the specific animal depicted. The end result is a compilation of up-close views of some animals we typically are more accustomed to seeing on working farms.
In its hardcover form, this would be a unique gift for large animal veterinarians, photographers or other individuals who are interested in a coffee table book that is just a bit out of the ordinary. The short bites of information are engaging and contain just enough information to inform the reader without becoming tedious. The book challenges the reader’s notion that farm animals are lacking in personalities, providing photographs and narratives that assert the opposite. While it is not intended to be a book advocating veganism, Radiant does invite the reader to consider and perhaps modify how they think about animals that are typically part of the food chain.
In addition to the great photographs and bits of information provided, there is a list of some animal sanctuaries by state at the end of the book. For anyone who might want to pursue obtaining more information or increasing their photography skills, this is an added bonus. Thanks to NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for providing me with an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
In its hardcover form, this would be a unique gift for large animal veterinarians, photographers or other individuals who are interested in a coffee table book that is just a bit out of the ordinary. The short bites of information are engaging and contain just enough information to inform the reader without becoming tedious. The book challenges the reader’s notion that farm animals are lacking in personalities, providing photographs and narratives that assert the opposite. While it is not intended to be a book advocating veganism, Radiant does invite the reader to consider and perhaps modify how they think about animals that are typically part of the food chain.
In addition to the great photographs and bits of information provided, there is a list of some animal sanctuaries by state at the end of the book. For anyone who might want to pursue obtaining more information or increasing their photography skills, this is an added bonus. Thanks to NetGalley and Princeton Architectural Press for providing me with an advanced digital copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.
May 29, 2019
This appealing, if unusually named, photo book presents gorgeous up-close photos of a variety of farm animals living at sanctuaries and on private residences. Each "profile" gives the animal's name as well as discussion of his or her history and personality. Facts about the breed and species of farm animal are included, as well.
RADIANT is a happy, gentle introduction to the animals which outnumber humanity by tens of billions, but whom we rarely think about or interact with except as ingredients. Looking at these images and stories, you can't help but absorb that pigs, chickens, cows, and other farm animals have just as much personality and individuality as the pets we love.
The elephant in the room, of course, is that the vast majority of farmed animals are treated in ways we'd never accept for companion animals. The author doesn't bash readers over the head with this information, but instead, recommends that readers only purchase animal-based foods that they know came from farms that they would feel comfortable visiting themselves---which is a fair request. Since over 95% of all animal foods originate from factory farms, that means that people who take that step will be eating far fewer animals, and being much more aware and careful in their food choices...both of which will be very good news for the welfare of farm animals.
RADIANT is a happy, gentle introduction to the animals which outnumber humanity by tens of billions, but whom we rarely think about or interact with except as ingredients. Looking at these images and stories, you can't help but absorb that pigs, chickens, cows, and other farm animals have just as much personality and individuality as the pets we love.
The elephant in the room, of course, is that the vast majority of farmed animals are treated in ways we'd never accept for companion animals. The author doesn't bash readers over the head with this information, but instead, recommends that readers only purchase animal-based foods that they know came from farms that they would feel comfortable visiting themselves---which is a fair request. Since over 95% of all animal foods originate from factory farms, that means that people who take that step will be eating far fewer animals, and being much more aware and careful in their food choices...both of which will be very good news for the welfare of farm animals.
August 2, 2018
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this book In exchange for an honest review.
This is a wonderful book, filled with facts, photos and interesting facts.
I was amazed to hear how affectionate turkeys could be!
The information on factory farming is fascinating and also shocking .
Aswell as cows, llamas, alpacas, ducks, chickens, geese , pigs, goats , sheep, turkey and donkeys are also covered.
The photos are beautiful and really capture each animal and their personality , the photos combined with the facts on the species and the particular animal, history, usage and even favourite foods, really makes you fall in love with each one.
I have to say Lola is absolutely gorgeous.
This is a perfect book for any animal lover.
This is a wonderful book, filled with facts, photos and interesting facts.
I was amazed to hear how affectionate turkeys could be!
The information on factory farming is fascinating and also shocking .
Aswell as cows, llamas, alpacas, ducks, chickens, geese , pigs, goats , sheep, turkey and donkeys are also covered.
The photos are beautiful and really capture each animal and their personality , the photos combined with the facts on the species and the particular animal, history, usage and even favourite foods, really makes you fall in love with each one.
I have to say Lola is absolutely gorgeous.
This is a perfect book for any animal lover.
August 29, 2018
This charming series of close up and personal portraits of farm animals will please the young and young at heart. Many of the creatures are elderly and they live at a sanctuary; while we see most of them with a white or black backdrop they are clearly well fed and cared for.
Each animal has a paragraph about its breed origins and then about the individual. We go from cattle to goats to ducks to donkeys to alpacas to turkeys and back to cattle; no horses but apparently the photographer/ author previously created a book on horses and this is a balance.
This should make us think a little more about the animals we farm and how we farm them. I like that some breeds are heritage varieties which were in danger of dying out and have been preserved. Indeed, one variety was created recently to be a sheep that did not need shearing as it just grows hair like the original Middle Eastern sheep. We can learn a lot.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
Each animal has a paragraph about its breed origins and then about the individual. We go from cattle to goats to ducks to donkeys to alpacas to turkeys and back to cattle; no horses but apparently the photographer/ author previously created a book on horses and this is a balance.
This should make us think a little more about the animals we farm and how we farm them. I like that some breeds are heritage varieties which were in danger of dying out and have been preserved. Indeed, one variety was created recently to be a sheep that did not need shearing as it just grows hair like the original Middle Eastern sheep. We can learn a lot.
I downloaded an e-ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.
July 17, 2019
Who could ever guess that an art book on farm animals could be so charming or so beautiful? But this newest collection by photographer Traer Scott is all that and more. Through her lovely shots and lively anecdotes you fall in love with Dolly the wooly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey, Percy the Indian peafowl, and Justice the yak. Some of the animals are pets, others reside on farm sanctuaries Scott has visited. She tells us about a Texas longhorn steer whose best friends are a trio of goats, a turkey who likes to eat watermelon, and many others. Fun captions introduce each breed in this genuinely enchanting tribute to our animal friends from the farm. 5/5
Pub Date 18 Sept 2018
Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.
#Radiant #NetGalley
Pub Date 18 Sept 2018
Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.
#Radiant #NetGalley
May 4, 2019
This was an interesting book for me as the photographer chose to make a book that focused on giving a face to animals that most of us just eat without thinking much of in general. It is true that there are some of us who enjoy a nice hamburger even as we enjoying watching the placid cattle in the field as they pass the day and think of the calmness that they convey to us. Watching the calves totter around their mother or playing in the green grass or even chickens scurrying around enjoying a beautiful day wakes up in a sense that they are alive but doesn't encourage one to explore them more intimately.
In this book there is an introduction about what the author to make the book and a reminder that these animals just like us have their own personalities. It is a gentle reminder to allow ourselves to let down our watch for just a moment while taking a chance to explore what may be on our dinner plate.
What I love about this book is its presentation. The reader is given a portrait of the animal while on the opposite page is the name of the animal and how they got there. Furthermore it gives the reader a bit more information about the animal whether it is a sex-link chicken cross or a yak, a threatened breed of cattle holding on by a thread to its survival or the most popular type of swine raised in the United States. As such the book is not only a portrait of an individual creature but a look into what makes them unique out of all the breeds of creatures that we have.
In the back of the of the book is a list of other farm sanctuaries and how you can contact them if you should like to. I just kind of wished that they had included the names of the animals and possibly page numbers under the sanctuary starred as being used in the book for not all the entries told where the animal had come from.
For those who are farmers and know these type of animals personally or even for animal-lovers who do like their meat I would recommend this book. Informative, sweet and full of spunk these animals will allow you to get to know them from the comfort of your own home.
In this book there is an introduction about what the author to make the book and a reminder that these animals just like us have their own personalities. It is a gentle reminder to allow ourselves to let down our watch for just a moment while taking a chance to explore what may be on our dinner plate.
What I love about this book is its presentation. The reader is given a portrait of the animal while on the opposite page is the name of the animal and how they got there. Furthermore it gives the reader a bit more information about the animal whether it is a sex-link chicken cross or a yak, a threatened breed of cattle holding on by a thread to its survival or the most popular type of swine raised in the United States. As such the book is not only a portrait of an individual creature but a look into what makes them unique out of all the breeds of creatures that we have.
In the back of the of the book is a list of other farm sanctuaries and how you can contact them if you should like to. I just kind of wished that they had included the names of the animals and possibly page numbers under the sanctuary starred as being used in the book for not all the entries told where the animal had come from.
For those who are farmers and know these type of animals personally or even for animal-lovers who do like their meat I would recommend this book. Informative, sweet and full of spunk these animals will allow you to get to know them from the comfort of your own home.
November 22, 2021
I loved this book of photographs with descriptions of the animals! I love all the books by this author!
November 28, 2018
Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal by Traer Scott is a combination of photography and animal memoirs. Gregarious or shy, curious or placid, playful or retiring, all the animals in Traer Scott's newest collection have one thing in common: a sparkling personality! This whimsical, soulful, and personal photo collection focuses on the lives of the farm animals we often take for granted. Scott introduces us to barnyard animals both familiar and lesser known, from cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens to Dolly the woolly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey, Percy the Indian peafowl, and Justice the yak. Some of the animals are kept as pets; others are denizens of farm sanctuaries that Scott has visited. She shares her anecdotes about a Texas longhorn steer whose best friends are a trio of goats, a turkey who likes to snack on grapes and watermelon, and many others. Lively captions provide information on each breed, to round out this enchanting tribute to our four-legged (and winged) friends from the farm.
Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal is a wonderful look at the personalities and lives of various animals that have found their way to animal sanctuaries and loving homes. Some have lived through horrible situations, abuse, or health complications while others have known nothing but loving care. The variety of animals, and their stories, made this book perfect for reading as a whole, or four browsing through to find a specific animal or story that really captures the heart or attention in the moment. I enjoyed reading about the happy endings some of the abused animals found, and the work that people are doing to save animals in need and to preserve and protect species that are on the decline. I have already been working to reduce my carbon footprint and the affect my lifestyle has on the world and animals we share it with. However, while this book does not chide people for their choices, it does encourage them to be more thoughtful and aware of how their choices can have an impact, and that small changes can help. Small changes add up, and I am planning on continuing to make some of those small changes to continue decreasing the negative impact I make, and to increase the positive.
I really like that there is a list of the animal sanctuaries and related organizations at the end of the book. I encourage readers to look through that list and find one reasonable close to you, or doing work that means something to you, and follow up on the contact information given to see how you might be able to help. Not all of us can give monetarily, or help muck stalls or whatever. However I bet there is some way we can all support these organizations and help their work- such as organizing field trips, fundraisers, or simply just helping to spread the word about what their biggest need might be at the moment.
Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal is a wonderful look at the personalities and lives of various animals that have found their way to animal sanctuaries and loving homes. Some have lived through horrible situations, abuse, or health complications while others have known nothing but loving care. The variety of animals, and their stories, made this book perfect for reading as a whole, or four browsing through to find a specific animal or story that really captures the heart or attention in the moment. I enjoyed reading about the happy endings some of the abused animals found, and the work that people are doing to save animals in need and to preserve and protect species that are on the decline. I have already been working to reduce my carbon footprint and the affect my lifestyle has on the world and animals we share it with. However, while this book does not chide people for their choices, it does encourage them to be more thoughtful and aware of how their choices can have an impact, and that small changes can help. Small changes add up, and I am planning on continuing to make some of those small changes to continue decreasing the negative impact I make, and to increase the positive.
I really like that there is a list of the animal sanctuaries and related organizations at the end of the book. I encourage readers to look through that list and find one reasonable close to you, or doing work that means something to you, and follow up on the contact information given to see how you might be able to help. Not all of us can give monetarily, or help muck stalls or whatever. However I bet there is some way we can all support these organizations and help their work- such as organizing field trips, fundraisers, or simply just helping to spread the word about what their biggest need might be at the moment.
July 30, 2018
With a front cover like this I could not pass up the opportunity to read this book. Cows are my favourite animal, and once I read the synopsis I knew I’d love it. Cute, quirky photographs with wonderful anecdotes to add to the mix. I did however have to read this book on my kindle app on my iPad, a small black and white kindle just did not do the awesome pictures any justice at all. I can imagine a wonderful large hard backed black glossy book would be just perfect for the coffee table. The photography was incredible, my only grouch is, I would have loved to have seen more pictures, maybe one close up and one full body shot of some of the animals. The stories supporting each animal were the perfect accompaniment. I loved it.
May 21, 2020
Traer Scott is the photographer of this extraordinary book. It shows beautiful pictures of different farm animals. It lets us see that these animals aren't just food and they aren't just dairy or our milk, cheese, etc.. It shows that they are something else worth saving and keeping alive. They are special, beautiful creatures that deserve a happy, peaceful life. Most of these animals went through heck and back, and they now live a happier quiet life in a sanctuary. These amazing animals can be pets, these can be part of a family. They a sweet, gentle, and caring creatures.
November 30, 2019
Love the concept and love the photography. The text could maybe include a little less about how the animals are typically used by humans and a little bit more bio, in particular place of residence, especially if it is an animal sanctuary as most of these subjects are. Overall an enjoyable visual stroll through a virtual barnyard!
November 13, 2020
I liked the pictures in the book and enjoyed reading the short little stories about the various animals. While I don't plan to stop eating meat, this book does strengthen my desire to raise animals for my own consumption, being able to raise them with care.
Good collection of pictures and I really liked the white/black backgriunds giving contrast to the animals pictured.
Good collection of pictures and I really liked the white/black backgriunds giving contrast to the animals pictured.
July 28, 2018
Scott does an amazing job in telling the stories of these beautiful animals. Each entry features a beautiful, up-close image of each animal, a short history of the species/breed, and a sensitive, and touching story of that particular critter at the sanctuary. Animal lovers will love this book!
March 3, 2021
This book highlights the beautiful diversity of farm animals by profiling their personalities and ancestries. There is no comprehensive narrative or arch, but there does not need to be- just a glimpse into a world many of us never see.
October 24, 2019
This book is fabulous! Not only are the photos gorgeous but the stories about each individual animal and the information about each species is priceless. This is a great book for any animal love to have on their coffee table! 5 stars!
March 20, 2019
Beautiful pictures!
April 25, 2020
Cute pictures of farm animals, well, gotta read this boiiii!
December 31, 2020
Delightful. ❤️
July 12, 2021
A beautiful book that is simultaneously motivational - it made me think, and it makes me more conscious of my choices - and moving. I love Traer Scott's work.
January 9, 2025
I recently read “Radiant: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal” by Traer Scott, and I love the portraits of various farm animals, from cows and pigs to a wooly llama and a miniature donkey, truly brought their personalities to life.
Scott’s heartwarming anecdotes, like the Texas longhorn steer who has three goat friends and a quirky turkey that loves grapes, made me smile and feel a personal connection to these creatures. I also enjoyed the informative facts, such as the idea that donkeys’ stubbornness is actually a survival tactic.
Overall, “Radiant” is a beautiful tribute to farm animals that combines stunning photography with engaging stories. If you love animals or are looking for a joyful read, I highly recommend this book!
Scott’s heartwarming anecdotes, like the Texas longhorn steer who has three goat friends and a quirky turkey that loves grapes, made me smile and feel a personal connection to these creatures. I also enjoyed the informative facts, such as the idea that donkeys’ stubbornness is actually a survival tactic.
Overall, “Radiant” is a beautiful tribute to farm animals that combines stunning photography with engaging stories. If you love animals or are looking for a joyful read, I highly recommend this book!
August 8, 2022
As an old (73) Iowa farm girl, I loved all the animals except for the ram who butted me in the stomach repeatedly when I had my bucket of food. I was not fast enough for him. Lovely pictures of farm animals. I think the death of the family farm is one of the worst events in recent history. Huge farms require pesticides and herbicides and antibiotics that we never had to use. Plus too often families no longer set down together ( them it was with the tv off ) and actually talk to one another. Kristi & Abby Tabby
December 16, 2022
A lovely and humbling photography book! The photos and short essays tell the stories of some 20 domestic animals who are living in farm sanctuaries around the county. The reader learns a little about the particular breeds and the history of the species' relationship with humans. And then, most beautifully, we learn about the particular animal's personality and the circumstances that led to its life at a farm sanctuary. The animals are depicted in all their complexity and grace.
April 5, 2024
Beautiful portraits and descriptions of much loved Farm Animals. A lot of them are vanishing breeds that should be reintroduced into our over-bred and inbred so-called farms.
Before you jump to any conclusions, I grew up on a Home farm. Most of our animals had bames.
Before you jump to any conclusions, I grew up on a Home farm. Most of our animals had bames.
February 3, 2020
Eh...id rather watch a quick video of farm animal funnies.
August 22, 2018
A beautiful collections of images!
Who doesn't love farm animals and I would have to agree with the author's daughter Donkey's ARE the best!
Along with each animals portrait is a brief history of the breed as well as the animals personality. I love that we got to know each of the animals in more depth than just a picture.
Who doesn't love farm animals and I would have to agree with the author's daughter Donkey's ARE the best!
Along with each animals portrait is a brief history of the breed as well as the animals personality. I love that we got to know each of the animals in more depth than just a picture.
August 30, 2018
There is nothing not to love about this book! The book begins with information about the impact (both on the animals themselves and on the environment) of factory farming. Not everyone is willing to go vegan, but we can all make decisions that impact the world around us in a less harmful way. I love that all animals featured here are living the good life in either a sanctuary, as a companion animal or on a hobby farm. We get a glimpse into each personality as well as a bit of information about the breed. Add to that beautiful photographs of each animal, capturing that unique personality. All animals are worthy of love and respect, even those many refer to as "food". The book concludes with a list of farm animal sanctuaries - perfect if you're interested in donating, visiting or volunteering!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book! All comments are my own, unbiased opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book! All comments are my own, unbiased opinion.
September 7, 2018
This is a glorious book, not only are the photos fabulous but each animal has a story and a personality. I love the facts that there is a bit of history about the breeds, it just added another aspect to the book. How could not these animals touch your heart, and how grateful I am of these organisations that give joy and health to these lovely animals.
September 24, 2018
Radiant by Traer Scott is a gorgeous collection of photos depicting a variety of livestock breeds, showcased in examples from numerous animal sanctuaries. Along with each picture is a small blurb with facts about the individual animal shown, and the breed itself. In addition to cows, sheep, and chickens, there are goats, turkeys, llama and alpaca, and even a peafowl, a water buffalo, and a yak. I admit, I was surprised to see donkeys, but no horses, though you could make a beautiful photo collection just from horses! I grew up on a horse farm, so I'm partial to the big creatures. As Scott makes a case for, farm animals have every bit the personality that cats, dogs, and other pets do. Sometimes moreso. This book is perfect for animal lovers, and photo junkies, as well as making a great coffee table piece.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Princeton Architectural Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Princeton Architectural Press for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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