Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks

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Now in its third edition, THE MASTERWORKS stands as the authoritative collection of Parrish's best works. Compiled by long-time Parrish expert and curator Alma Gilbert, THE MASTERWORKS brings together the most popular, most important, and most fanciful of Parrish's paintings. Here you'll find the glorious Dinkey Bird, the extensive Florentine Fete murals, the amazing Interlude, and the sublime Daybreak, which sold for a record $4.25 million at a Sotheby's auction in 1996. Also included are some of Parrish's lesser-known works, through which we see the development of the artist's style and technique. Through historical analysis, contemporary news clippings, and letters from the artist himself, we get to know the genius behind the artwork. Updated with all the current Parrish scholarship, this new edition of THE MASTERWORKS continues the grand tradition of celebrating Parrish's work and bringing his oeuvre to the public.

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Excellent for every Parrish fan!.......2002-05-30

I bought this book and I never regret of getting another Parrish art book again. This artbook is excellent with deep details of Parrish's way of study through his paintings. Theories based on his view of perspective and composition, it is something great to read about! However, one little thing I personally find missing is the "Dream Days" series, that is missing from this artbook and should have been included. Otherwise, get the book and you'll fall in love with Parrish blue all over again.

Perfect for Parrish fans!.......2002-05-30

This book is excellent! It has one of the best Maxfield Parrish selected works. A lot of prints and images for you to be inspired all over again. It also contains pages of great readings, such as a section about Parrish's perspective theory and theory. It also show close-ups of Parrish's studies. It is a great read! However, the only thing disappoints me is the absence of the "Dream Days" series. Other than that, get it and you won't regret it!

My Favorite Coffee Table Book.......1998-12-25

Fabulous retrospective of Maxfield Parrish's finest work. The illustrations are superb. This book is expensive, but worth the money. If you're looking for a price guide, I suggest Erwin Flack's book. -- James Halperin, sf novelist and Parrish fanatic.

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Maxfield Parrish the Masterworks
Alma Gilbert
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000O583FU

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Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks
Alma; Parrish, Maxfield Gilbert
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000OV4HWC

Maxfield Parrish Masterworks 2003 Calendar

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Maxfield Parrish Masterworks 2003 Calendar
Alma Gilbert
Manufacturer: Tide-Mark Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar
ASIN: 1559496428

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Maxfield Parrish is one of America's greatest twentieth-century illustrators. His works found their way into nearly a quarter of homes across the country in the 1920s. Parrish's paintings combine romanticism, bold colors, dramatic lighting, and classical costumes that have become synonymous with his style. In Maxfield Parrish Masterworks, biographer Alma Gilbert celebrates the artist's career and shows us some of his greatest creations.

Wall hanging, full color, 11 by 14 inches

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Maxfield Parrish Masterworks 2004 Calendar
Alma Gilbert
Manufacturer: DC Comics
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Calendar
ASIN: 1559498080

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Maxfield Parrish is one of America's greatest 20th-century illustrators. Parrish's paintings combine romanticism, bold colors, dramatic lighting, and classical costumes that have become synonymous with his style. In Maxfield Parrish Masterworks, biographer Alma Gilbert celebrates the artist's career and shows us some of his greatest creations.

Maxfield Parrish Masterworks Blank Note Cards

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Maxfield Parrish Masterworks Blank Note Cards
Maxfield Parrish
Manufacturer: Tide-mark Press, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Cards

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ASIN: 1559498145

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Still ethereal and exotic, the paintings of Maxfield Parrish remain treasures of twentieth-century illustration. When you need to express your passionate idealism, these cards will carry your point with vivid clarity.

Each hand-crafted keepsake case includes 16 blank cards reproduced from four images and accompanied by 17 coordinating envelopes.

Box Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1.5 inches
Card Size: 4.75 x 7.125 inches

Also available from Tide-mark: Maxfield Parrish Materworks 2004 full color, wall hanging calendar.

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Maxfield Parrish: The Masterworks/With 2nd Edition Update (August 1995)
Maxfield; Gilbert, Alma Parrish
Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000V6YHSE

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erotic disappointment

"Erotique..." is erotic, splendidly has name photographers..

Erotica Through the Ages.

70 / 30

Disappointing content, nice pics

Erotique: Masterpieces of Erotic Photography
Ashford
Manufacturer: Thunder's Mouth Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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erotic disappointment.......2005-04-08

Some photographers think what's erotic is what's hidden and left to the imagination. Two Thirds of the pictures in this book are fig leafed with shadows or clothing, leaving plenty to the imagination. Think of playboy magazine in the 1950's or Vogue or Madamoselle magazine today. Many of these are stylistic, but not very erotic. One in three of the photos in the book are erotic, not afraid of nudity. Don't make the investment in this book if you want high level eroticism. Instead get "Shaven Angels", "Natural Beauties", "100 Naked Girls", or "Crazy,Sexy Girls".

"Erotique..." is erotic, splendidly has name photographers.........2005-03-03

"Erotique..." by Rod Ashford, NY, Thunder's Mouth Press, 1998 - ISBN 1-56025-168-9 (pbk), 9 in. x 11 in., 224 pg.

"Erotique" is splendidly published, large format printing (Spain)
of 198 photographs, mostly B/W, c. 1/4 in color & some hand-tint & sepias. Photos are divided into time periods: Historical, 1950-1979, 1980's, & 1990's (50%). Author has 13 pg. intoduction on erotic images, erotic content, medium of photography, & social impact. The book is not pornographic.

The dominant erotic theme: nudity using more or less contrived backgrounds to afford motif: -- 56 photos spiked heels, 35 chains, leathers, latex or whips, 16 were couples, 12 cuffs or writs restraints, 4 male companion, 4 spankings, & 2 sex toys. So...talisman & fetishism are part of "Erotique" & it merges with "Fetish" art portfolios.

Of the many photographers here, my favorites are: Rod Ashford, David Penprase, John Swannell, Gunter Blum, Charles Roff, Monika Robl, Thomas Karsten, David Hamilton. This is a good book for the coffee table.

Erotica Through the Ages........2003-02-17

This book is a fine representation of erotica through the ages with examples from portfolios of great photographers. This is a great anthology of primitive to the modern world of glamour/erotic photography.

70 / 30.......2001-08-31

Some are really masterpieces; others are just... casual photos with high quality.
Maybe is a good idea just buy the 70% of the book
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Algunas si son unas verdaderas obras de arte; otras son solo... fotos casuales de calidad
Tal vez sea mejor solo comprar el 70% del libro

Disappointing content, nice pics.......2000-08-07

Okay. It's a book with naked women. Some of the pictures are nicely arranged, but most are just the usual vanilla pornography -- and I still don't quite get why it is that the bondage theme is so universally considered erotic. Seems like fully 25% of the pics in this book are devoted to bondage or lesbian bondage. I'd much rather just see nice bodies in interesting poses. [...]

Erotique: Masterpieces of Erotic Photography

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Erotique: Masterpieces of Erotic Photography
Rod Ashford
Manufacturer: Thunder's Mouth Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OMGFCG

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After reuniting with his childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter Parker discovers a terrible secret about their fathers' past a secret which quickly results in a confrontation with Venom, Spider-Man's evil, dark twin.

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Awesome comic!.......2007-09-25

This is the best Ultimate Spider-Man story yet! Venom is reinvented Ultimate style and he's never been better. Lots of action and heart in this one. Check it out.

Graphic SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Young Spidey is having it tough. His aunt has some old videotapes of his parents, and he finds one with Eddie Brock on it, a friend of his when he was a young kid.

He goes and talks to him, and finds out he has some of the parental research going.

Hey presto, crazy dna venom-suit. Spidey doesn't keep it long as he almost kills someone.

Eddie, who he finds out via Gwen is really a 'dirtbag' as she put it, is not quite so picky.

love it!!!!!!!.......2007-05-23

venom is like,my favorite spidey villan,so i expected this to be a great comic. and it certainly delivers!from spidey finding his childhood friend,to spidey wearing the suit,and finally eddie getting the venom suit.
it has great artwork(as always)depicts venom very well.it also shows how peter trys to pick up his fallen relationship with mj.i think that any spidey fan would love this comic!

even yo mama would love ultimate spidey..........2007-02-02

ultimate spider-man by bendis and bagley is one of the best series out there. not as much action and non-stop bad guy fighting, but a good mix of that and a lot of peter parker being a teenager with problems (girls, bullies, being grounded, etc.) along with his spidey life.
the series is great great great. only a few minor things that could be better:
1. i don't like how nick fury comes in and tells spider-man he's going to work his whole life for him and shield. the idea of peter being...trapped in a web? haha...well it isn't too cool. superheroes need to fight the good fight because they want to, not because shield will go and take away their superpowers (as fury has threatened) if they don't comply. plus the issues where the ultimates come in aren't that great, the whole series gets hijacked by them and not a lot of spidey. imo, the ultimates are easily the worst part of the ultimate universe. beyond ultimate spider-man and the ultimate fantastic four the ultimate universe isn't too great.
2. bendis needs to cut down on the tuchas talk. seriously if parker grew up in nyc today he'd more likely speak spanglish than yanglish.
3. geldoff.

BRING ON THE VENOM!!!!.......2006-07-28

That was flippin' awesome! Venom is AMAZING!

So what if he's a failed cure for cancer? They did a FANTASTIC job with the story! The only downside is: If you want all your questions answered, you gotta play the Ultimate Spider-Man video game.

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YEAH!
Worth the price of admission.
The death of Gwen Stacy in the Ultimate Spider-Man universe
No direction for the stories
Good, but no classic

Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 6
Brian Michael Bendis , and Mark Bagley
Manufacturer: Marvel Comics
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ASIN: 0785118411

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One of the most ruthless villains in the history of the Marvel Universe - the fan-favorite Carnage - gets the Ultimate treatment! And though young Peter Parker has proven himself time and time again on the field of battle, can even he hope to defeat this heartless killing machine? Also, a bizarre occurrence brings Spider-Man and Wolverine together for the weirdest team-up in super-hero history! As the two struggle to get to the bottom of this mystery, their lives literally unravel. Why are both heroes too concerned with their own lives to work together? Plus: Johnny Storm realizes that despite his new flame powers and fame on the horizon, he still doesn't have a high-school diploma. And where does the young New Yorker enroll? Why, none other than a certain Queens high school that also counts one Peter Parker - Spider-Man - as a student. Collects Ultimate Spider-Man #60-71.

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YEAH!.......2007-01-12

Still great! Some brute stuff in this one and great new twsits to the story.

Worth the price of admission........2006-01-24

Just the fact that this is Bendis and Ultimate Spider-Man means I can't give this any less than 4 stars. I'm not a huge fan of the Carnage storyline, and I felt like they just threw Gwen's death in there for shock value. Unfortunately, I wasn't all that shocked or saddened by it. Still, it's worth the price of admission.

The second half of this collection is great reading. If it were just the second half of the book I'm rating, it'd get 5 stars. The 2-part Logan/Peter body switch story was the highlight of the book. It's hit or miss, but I thought it was hilarious. Another good story is when Johnny Storm goes to Peter's high school. I'm a big fan of 1-to-2-issue stories, so Ultimate Spider-Man v.6 HC left a good taste in my mouth.

Until Ultimate Spider-Man gets cancelled, Make Mine Marvel!

The death of Gwen Stacy in the Ultimate Spider-Man universe.......2006-01-16

Overall, "Ultimate Spider-Man" is my favorite Spider-Man comic book right now. It has been interesting to see how writer Brian Michael Bendis, penciler Mark Bagley, and inker Scott Hanna has altered familiar plot lines and characters, which is why I think veteran Spider-Man fans get to enjoy these stories more than newbies. "Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 6" collects issues #60-71 of the comic book, which includes the five-part "Carnage" story and its "Detention" epilogue, along with the three pairs of issues making up the "Superstars" collection of stories.

The Carnage story line combines the creation of Venom with the fate of Gwen Stacy. Already abandoned by her mother, when Captain Stacy dies Gwen moves in with Aunt May and Peter, where the troubled teenage tomboy finds a home. Gwen had recently discovered that Peter was Spider-Man and had come to terms with the fact that it was a thief, dressed as Spider-Man, who was responsible for her father's death. Meanwhile, when Spider-Man gets hurt in a fight he visits Curt Connor (a.k.a. the Lizard) for some doctoring. After Spider-Man leaves, Connor examines the web-head's blood and discovers that its DNA sequencing is amazing and might constitute a real breakthrough in genetics. Connor wants to run some experiments to see if this could lead to curing illness and fighting diseases. Peter gives his permission and two months late Carnage is born.

In the original Spider-Man comics, Carnage was created when the alien symbiote that bonded with Eddie Brock (a.k.a. Venom) left behind a "child" to bond with Brock's cellmate Cletus Kasady. But in this storyline Venom was created by the fathers of Peter Parker and Eddie Brock when they were looking for a biological cure for cancer, so there is a twist to Carnage's "identity," that makes for a nice payoff. But most of this story has to do with Carnage escaping Connor's laboratory and leaving a path of desiccated corpses as he hunts down Spider-Man. When the creature arrives at the Parker home the only one he finds there is Gwen. Unhappy endings are a major part of the Spider-Man mythos, but the story arc contained in "Carnage" is a real downer. Having Gwen's death set in high school actually makes it worse, even if there was not a romance between Peter and Gwen in this universe.

When Peter confronts Connor over what has happened Carnage shows up and has to be dealt with as well. But can Peter do what has to be done and with the death of another person that he loves, can he go on being Spider-Man? It is in this context they work in the "Spider-Man no more" element and make it resonate a lot more than before. The epilogue, "Detention," is where MJ finds out why Flash keeps making jokes about Gwen's death and Peter reveals what he really thinks about Flash and his friends. This comic book takes the idea that the characters are still in high school a lot more seriously than they did back in the Lee & Ditko glory years.

"Superstars" is unusual in that the issues do not represent one major story arc against a particular villain. Instead you have a trio of two part stories pairing up Spider-Man with other Marvel superheroes in the Ultimate universe. First up, the weirdest Ultimate Spider-Man story to date. When you see that the two issues are entitled "Even We Don't Believe This" (#66) and "Jump the Shark" (#67) those are your first clues that this story is, to put it mildly, out there. Brian Bendis the writer of the comic book even shows up, so to speak, to warn the reader that this is not a classic superhero story. The hook will either sell you or repel you: Peter Parker and Logan wake up and discover they have switched bodies. That means Wolverine's alter-ego is dealing with Aunt May, Mary Jane, and high school while Spider-man is trying not to freak out because there are claws popping out of his hands. The intent here is to be funny and I think they pull it off, mainly because the humor is character driven.

"Popular" (#68) and "Meet Me" (#69) has the other members of the Fantastic Four (who have yet to appear in public in the Ultimate universe) convincing Johnny Storm that he has to go back to high school and get his diploma while keeping his flame power a secret. It would be interesting to see which would be harder to Johnny when he enrolls at Midtown High, where Peter Parker goes to school. At a beach party at Coney Island, Johnny accidentally flames on and the payoff is that Spider-Man shows up to have a talk with the Human Torch. Having been dictated to by Nick Fury about what his life as a super-powered character will be, Spider-Man finally gets to talk with somebody in a similar situation. Unlike a previous conversation with the X-Men, this one gets a bit more personal.

"Strange" (#70-71) sets up the next major "Ultimate Spider-Man" story arc. Peter and Mary Jane's relationship is going so well they decided to treat themselves to dinner at an exclusive Manhattan restaurant. But because he goes along with "Daily Bugle" reporter Ben Urich on an assignment to interview Dr. Stephen Strange, Peter suddenly finds himself trapped in a nightmare that distorts reality. The Master of the Mystic Arts, who is no longer a stuffed shirt in the Ultimate universe, has to do most of the work in this one while Spider-Man deals with the nightmares, but there is an important development here that will be significant in the next storyline since Peter is now convinced that because she knows his secret, Mary Jane is going to end up dead. These are three totally different types of stories and make for a nice buffer between Spider-Man having to deal with Venom killing Gwen and facing Harry Osborn as the Hobgoblin in the next story arc.

No direction for the stories.......2005-10-23

I think that most writers have a burnout where they just can't come up with an original story line. I suspect that this is the problem with these stories. After re-inventing Spiderman and his support cast, they ran out of steam. They re-examine the character and his opponents, give a slightly more realist approach to their creation and motivations, and turn them loose. But they're beginning to run out of "new slant on an old face" ideas. Hopefully they will begin to go in their own direction, like the other "Ultimate" story lines have gone.

Good, but no classic.......2005-10-20

Ultimate Spider-man 6 is another fine collection of the comic, but it felt a little weak. The Carnage story was a prequel, not the real thing (I am guessing). The thing Spidey fights is not really Carnage, as it has no real intelligence, it just kills to survive. So, while it wreaks havoc, it does not feel truly evil like some of the other villains. My guess is that the "real" Carnage will appear in the future, something the story definitely sets up.
There are some good parts in this edition, with some strong emotion and some good characterizations. The Spider-man/Wolverine story is cute, but a definite throw away. I really liked the little disclaimers at the start of the two editions that make it up.
The final story, bringing Dr. Strange into the mix, was very disappointing. Which brings me to my major criticism of the series in general: there is a lot of good character development amongst the leads (though they seem to have stalled in the growth process. Is Peter intending to stay 15 forever?), but the villains get very little air-time when they are not fighting Spider-man. Dr. Strange falls squarely into this category.
Norman Osborne, and Otto Octavius had a good treatment in their stories, showing us some of their decline into madness, but we don't get to see much of the other villains. Venom is a great example. When Eddie becomes a screaming, slathering monster, there seems to be no reason for it. Electro, Sandman, Dr. Strange, all seems to be flat.
If the comic was not so well written for the main characters, I don't think I would notice the lack of bad guy characterization (and I wouldn't be buying these books), but I do. I hope some more time can be spent in the future, really bringing the villains to life.
As for this volume, once again it is missing anything major by way of extras, and this I am really missing. I liked the stories, but there was a definite drop from the heights Volumes 1 and 4 achieved.
(3.5 stars)

Spider-Man Ultimate Picture Book, Vol. 1

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A Book for All Comic Book Fans
Spider-man fans will enjoy.

Spider-Man Ultimate Picture Book, Vol. 1
Kathleen Duey , and Robert Gould
Manufacturer: Big Guy Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1929945256

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A genetically altered spider bites shy, picked-on teen Peter Parker. The venom gives him superhero powers. Still, when he witnesses a robbery, he does nothing to interfere. When the same thief later kills Peter's beloved uncle, Peter agonizes, guilt-stricken — then vows to fight crime for the rest of his life. He has learned a difficult truth: “With great power comes great responsibility.”

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A Book for All Comic Book Fans.......2004-08-08

Fans of the Spider-Man movies will definitely want to check out this book. Told through the eyes of Peter Parker, the story will be familiar, but different to fans of the movies. What truly sets this book apart are the beautiful photographs used to tell the story. With multiple pictures on each page it truly feels like a comic book brought to life.

Spider-man fans will enjoy........2003-06-06

For those young people out there who want to read a Spider-man book rather than a comic book. Excellent quality photo-animation pictures and graphics accompany approximately twelve sentences per page. I enjoyed this book more than I did the movie. A must have for any young fan. Grades 4-8

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Lip Smacking and Tail Wagging!!

Beautiful Book

Great Pictures, but skip the recipes

Great recipes

Perfect!!!

Throw Me a Bone: 50 Healthy, Canine Taste-Tested Recipes for Snacks, Meals, and Treats
Sally Sampson , Cooper Gillespie , and Cami Johnson (Photographer)
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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ASIN: 0743255917

Book Description

Cooper Gillespie, an extremely intelligent and handsome Welsh springer spaniel, is a dog of discriminating taste and strong opinions. Now Cooper, with the assistance of cookbook author Sally Sampson and the transcription services of his favorite human, Susan Orlean, has put together 50 delectable recipes for snacks, meals, and treats for your canine companion.

Maybe you're cooking everything because your collie has colitis or your Akita has a wheat allergy or your older dog just isn't thriving on commercial kibble. Maybe you're mixing up the occasional biscuit or treat to help your best fur-bearing friend over that I-just-ate-a-tennis- ball-and-don't-feel-so-good episode. Whatever the reason, the recipes in this book (which have been approved by dog trainer and nutritional consultant Stacy Alldredge) will satisfy the most discerning doggie palate. Many of them, in fact, can be shared with a favorite human (though preferably not from the same dish).

Illustrated with more than 50 endearing black-and-white photographs of Cooper and friends by Cami Johnson, and liberally seasoned with stories, quotes, and nutrition tips, Throw Me a Bone makes a dog's dinner something to look forward to.

Customer Reviews:

Lip Smacking and Tail Wagging!!.......2004-09-08

Of all the home made treats I have cooked up so far, the recipies from this book actually get my little doggy to do commands before being asked in the hopes of getting a tasty morsel. I packed a kong full of little bits and pieces from a couple different recipies and for the first time my little doggy made 'yummy' noises while he worked to get out the treasures. My doggy is very finicky, and has given two paws up for each batch made- I HIGHLY reccommend these recipies!!!

Beautiful Book.......2004-03-08

Cooper Gillespie, an adorable Springer Spaniel, is quite the food connoisseur. With a help from his owner, Sally Sampson, he's put together 50 recipes for dogs, his favorite dog related quotes, and photographs. The book was beautiful and well written, but its recipes are high in fat and are not nutritious to a dog. For a treat served scarcely, these recipes are divine to a dog's taste buds.

Great Pictures, but skip the recipes.......2003-12-28

Though I throughly enjoyed the photographs in the book and the writing style, and highly advise people to take control of their canine's (and feline's, for that matter) diet, I wasn't particularly enthused by the recipes in this book.
Often excessively high in fat, and regardless of the nutritionist involved in the recipes, these foods will improve your dogs mood, but not his overall health. The best diet for a dog is obtained through a balanced diet of phosphorus to calcium (protein to bone) comparable to what dogs would have eaten in the wild. Although certainly heads and tails above kibble (as is almost anything), I felt that this book didn't give enough information or research into the nutrition requirements of dogs.

To get the best information, and certianly if you're going to go to the trouble of preparing foods for your dog, then I suggest any of a plethora of books on the subject. "Give your dog a Bone" by Ian Billinghurst, or any of Billinghurst's books, Natural Nutrition for Cats and Dogs by Kymythy R. Schultze, or Raw Meaty Bones Promote Health by Tom Lonsdale. Any of these books will help you plan an effective road to health for your dog without catering to the coffeetable book set. (Although I still LOVED the pictures in this book)

Great recipes.......2003-12-11

I'm giving this dog cookbook the full 5 stars, even though I'm getting rather sick of books "written" by people's pets. The photographs are worth the price alone, but the recipes are fabulous and healthful. There's also a Table of Equivalents included in the back. There are also marvelous quotations sprinkled throughout of famous people's feelings about dogs.

I'm giving this book as a gift, too.

Perfect!!!.......2003-11-27

Between the recipes, photography, quotes and writing, this book is a perfect gift for anyone interested in dogs. I have tried a few recipes, mostly notably Goldies cupcakes and the tuna training treats, both of which my dog LOVED. Even if i never cook anything else (although i will), i love just looking at this book. It makes me laugh.

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