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Press Release:
Download the Press Release [PDF]“Mary Ludington’s work is a gift, a visual poem full of heart. The Nature of Dogs is an invitation to see dogs – and simultaneously, ourselves – with the emotional eye of the engaged imagination, which is how we understand the deep affinity and love we humans have for our dogs. There are a lot of good books about dogs, but this one, like your own dog, is in a class by itself.”
– Lyn Cowan, PhD, Portrait of the Blue Lady; The Character of Melancholy
”The Nature of Dogs is an exquisite journey in powerful photographs and beautiful words into the diverse world of dogs. Remarkable images that capture the soulful expression of dogs and evocative essays that explore the human/canine bond make The Nature of Dogs a very welcome addition to the bookshelf of anyone who lives with these amazing creatures. I was deeply moved by this book.”
– Jon Katz, Author of Dog Days; Dispatches from Bedlam Farm
“Mary Ludington’s affectionate and respectful portraits return us to our richest and most cherished memories, to time when we were so completely accepted by these mysterious and forgiving creatures, or times when they worked alongside us until they had nothing left The range of their personalities is vast, their virtues legendary, their humor a refuge. But it is that curious way they have of glancing at us, quiveringon the edge of language, which lingers long after they’ve wandered off, that opens for us, again, the mystery of our animal being.”
– Barry Lopez, Of Wolves and Men
“A lovely, warm book proving why doglessness can be a truly diminished existence. My idea of heaven would be to enlarge my backyard and fill it with every curious, leaping, and affectionate breed Mary photographs.”
– Keith Carter, Bones