Synopses & Reviews
David Remfry (b. 1942), an English artist who has lived for many years in the renowned Chelsea Hotel in New York City, has long been fascinated by the relationships that develop between dogs and their owners. In this charming new book, which includes a number of residents of the Chelsea Hotel, his delicate portraits in watercolor and gouache reveal the mutual understanding and sympathy of these partnerships. Many of his portraitsandmdash;of such famous dog owners as Ethan Hawke, Susan Sarandon, and Alan Cummingandmdash;are accompanied by sketches from the artistandrsquo;s many notebooks alongside brief accounts by his sitters of how dog and owner came to find each other.
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Synopsis
Following in the paw prints of The French Cat and The French Dog, The New York Dog showcases Rachael Hale McKennaand#8217;s signature photographic style in the Big Apple. Capturing both the atmosphere of the city and the personalities of its canine residents, Hale explores the life of the New York dog from many angles, showing dogs taking walks, riding in taxis, lounging in extravagant apartments, shopping in boutiques, visiting spas, dining in restaurants, and much more. From purebreds on the Upper East Side to loveable mutts in Queens, The New York Dog celebrates the wide variety of dogs that live throughout all five boroughs of this great city.
About the Author
Bestselling author Rachael Hale McKenna is one of the worldand#8217;s most popular photographers. Her books, including The French Cat, The French Dog, 101 Salivations: For the Love of Dogs, 101 Cataclysms: For the Love of Cats, and Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats, have sold more than 2.8 million copies in 20 languages. Born and raised in New Zealand, Rachael now lives in France with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter, Charlize.