Pug Shots

by Jim Dratfield

From Winston Churchill to American humorist Margo Kaufman, who quipped "the pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor," these little dogs with squashed faces, protruding eyes, bulging bellies, and corkscrew tails have always had a devoted following. Now, however, they are at a zenith of popularity. Protagonists in movies like Men in Black, Pocahontas, and Milo and Otis. . . ABC's Primetime Live featured a story about a California festival called "Puggo de Mayo" and The New York Times' recent piece on the pug phenomenon. . .they conquered the art world when Sotheby's hosted "The Pug Tea" prior to the auction of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's estate, which included many valuable pieces from their collection of pug paintings and decorative objects. Celebrity pet photographer Jim Dratfield has compiled a witty album of pug shots, matched with timeless quotations and witty captions from "Litter Pug" and "Pugnacious" to "Pugs and Kisses" and "Sex, Pugs, and Rock and Roll." Cute costumes and whimsical props and settings capture the roguish essence of the pug in a wealth of clever settings, making Pug Shots the definitive homage to a dog that almost defies description--and can't be resisted by dog lovers of any age.

Genres: Nonfiction, Photography, Animals, Humor

Paperback

First published October 1, 1999

About the author

Jim Dratfield is a world renown, celebrated fine art photographer. Jims work celebrates the fine art of photography specializing in canines & felines employing his unique beautiful sepia-toned film style. Jim is the author-photographer of eleven fine art photography books including Under Dogs, Pug Shots, Day of the Dachshund, & The Quotable Equine which collectively sold over 150,000 copies. Jim, a trained actor (including a small role in Tootsie), has also been the spokesperson for Claritin (Wag Allergies) & MSN.com. His images have been produced into beautiful Deluxe Notecards. Jim has done personal photo shoots for celebrities & their pets such as Jennifer Anniston, Barbara Walters, Elton John, Charlize Theron, Henry Kissinger, Len Riggio, etc. His books have been featured on 20/20, Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, Primetime Live, CBS's Early Show, & in print features & reviews in USA Today, People, Town & Country, & other publications. He lives in New York. www.petography.com

Dogphoria celebrates the joy of dogs & their innate ability to experience euphoria in everyday moments of life. Embracing his signature sepia style, renowned fine art photographer Jim Dratfield takes us on an inspiring pictorial journey of happy dogs & reflective quotes reminding us that joyful dogs can elevate our own heights to happiness. Foreward by Dr. Turner-Bell, CBS News Correspondent. In association with PETCO's Think Adoption First Campaign & Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Book concept, brand strategy & campaign partnerships are provided by Lynn Isenberg on behalf of author-fine art photographer Jim Dratfield.

Dogphoria is produced by Lynn Isenberg of Focus Media, Inc. www.FocusMediaMarketing.com

A docu-series is in development with Focus Media, Inc. & Revera Entertainment about Jim & his work. "

Reviews

[Dirk Grobbelaar · Rating 5 out of 5]

You have to love these critters!

If you don't own one - go out and get one (a Pug, that is). If you already own a Pug or two, go out and get this book. You know you want to!

True art.

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

I claim this book because I'm going off the net till sometime in February. Bye till then all. By the by, get the book or flip through it in a bookstore. Sometime we have to do a thread about what constitutes reading.

[Lesley Looper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed looking at the photographs in the book, partly because my family owned a couple of different pugs as a child. The pictures titles and the quotes about dogs scattered throughout the book added to its charm.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO SO cute! I read it all the time. I just can't get enough pug!!!!!!!!!!!!!


















review by ellie

[Darla · Rating 4 out of 5]

That whole obsession thing. And not much reading, mostly pix of pugs and catchy phrases. I suppose I'm glad this book exists because it proves that I am not the only crazy one...

[Hailey Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

A riveting book filled with beautiful, attractive photographs of the gorgeous dog breed named "pug". For thrill seekers and chill seekers alike! I recommend this to people who like the color green!

[Cecily · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor." - Margo Kaufman

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice little hardcover with dustjacket I got for someone so dear, although did not care for a really candid dare I say inappropriate picture. Very nice other than that, different scenarios of puggies posing. Makes a great gift. May get my own copy.

[Pug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awww, a lovely book of sepia pug portraits! With minimal captions.

[Elaine D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute cute cute! I love pugs, and as a photographer, this was an adorable idea! Not much to review except that it was precious. haha