Love Immortal
Book Feature - Love Immortal by Anthony Cavo
HBL Note: This book pitch stopped me in my tracks. It perfectly combines my love of history (particularly historic clothing which is in ample supply in these photographs) and my love of dogs. This entire book is a compilation of old photos of dogs and their owners. It is the kind of book that you can leave on your coffee table for a little entertainment while you’re waiting for your spouse to finish getting ready, or that will spark conversation among guests staying with you for the weekend. I love picking it up and just flipping through a few pages during each sitting. I find a new photograph to love or dog to admire each time. It would also make a wonderful gift for your dog-loving friends who already have all the possible dog accessories you can imagine. Scroll down to read more about LOVE IMMORTAL by Anthony Cavo.
Book Feature - Love Immortal by Anthony Cavo
Book Feature - Love Immortal by Anthony Cavo
From the publisher:
Dogs have been beloved companions since the dawn of humankind. With the advent of photography in the nineteenth century, this love was immortalized for the first time on film. While the clothing and the hairstyles of yesteryear may be very different—and intriguing to the modern eye—in these photos, the evident love between pet and owner is unmistakable, and remains as poignant today as when these images were taken.
An avid collector of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century photographs for more than fifty years, Anthony Cavo has amassed an enormous catalog of antique photography, including hundreds of shots of people and their dogs. From this huge array, he has carefully curated 200 extraordinary pictures. These photos were taken from approximately 1840 to 1930 and offer a wide display of both candid and formal studio poses. Cavo arranges his subjects thematically and combines different photographic formats and images from different eras to create visual interest—whether the mix features a particular breed, a selection of images in shadow, or two images identical in pose but taken decades apart or in vastly different locations.
In his introduction, Cavo offers a personal overview of this incredible treasury, which provides background on his lifelong experience as a collector and dog lover as well as touches briefly on photography’s birth and various forms in its earliest years. Hehas gathered not only a fascinating array of facts, history, quotes, and anecdotes about dogs which he sprinkles among these charming and fascinating photographs, but enhances the viewing experience for the reader through pointing out details, such as style trends, that help identify when an image was taken Here, too, are delightful anecdotes, from kidnapped pups who escaped and found their way home to devoted dogs who saved their owners’ lives. Cavo offers fun insights into the history of our association with pets, information on a range of breeds, and tips about animal care throughout the ages. Here are touching true stories, quotes from famous historical figures, and a cornucopia of miscellaneous trivia, such as:
a dog’s presence in a household helps build immunity from disease in children
Dalmatians are born without their spots
the canine is a powerful feng shui symbol of protection and justice
it’s good luck to have a stray follow you home
a dog’s nose prints are as unique as a human’s fingerprints
and much more
The ultimate companion book on humans’ favorite animal companion, Love Immortal is essential for all devoted to dogs, animal lovers, those with an interest in photography , and miscellany buffs.
Book Feature - Love Immortal by Anthony Cavo
