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OverviewMarble eyes and satin bows ! Delicate paws on velvet pillows ! Discover the whimsical world of victorian pet taxidermy through the extraordinary collection of J.D Powe. Once much loved, these furry friends where immortalized, outliving their owners, and are now both symbol of love, grief, and our complex relationship with the animal kingdom. Discover hundreds of victorian cats, dogs, and other domestic pets from the past and how they were preserved to be cherished for enernity ! Full Product DetailsAuthor: J.D. Powe , Peter SamuelsPublisher: Cernunnos Imprint: Cernunnos ISBN: 9782374950822ISBN 10: 2374950824 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 10 June 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""Powe's very scholarly approach to exploring the background of canine taxidermy helps readers understand the complexities of the practice... This book will certainly make for fascinating reading and it is guaranteed to be a great conversation starter if you have it on your coffee table when guests show up...it also reminds us that if not for some of these antique taxidermy specimens some of these dog breeds would be lost to history."" -- ""Fansided""" Powe's very scholarly approach to exploring the background of canine taxidermy helps readers understand the complexities of the practice... This book will certainly make for fascinating reading and it is guaranteed to be a great conversation starter if you have it on your coffee table when guests show up...it also reminds us that if not for some of these antique taxidermy specimens some of these dog breeds would be lost to history. -- Fansided Author InformationJ.D. Powe, a graduate of Harvard University, has had a life-long fascination with evolutionary biology and natural history that has led to an extensive private collection of antique taxidermy. Most recently, Powe was invited to curate the taxidermy exhibit at Brooklyn's Morbid Anatomy Museum. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |