Pit Bull Flower Power
Since 2014, French photographer Sophie Gamand has been composing portraits of adoptable pit bulls from more than thirty shelters and rescues throughout the United States. Many had been waiting for years for a home. Adorning her models with handmade flower-crowns, Gamand tells each dog’s story and celebrates their inherent personality, vulnerability, and individuality.
Posted and shared widely on social media, the portraits―at once charming, candid, and deeply affecting―have not only led to hundreds of dogs finding loving, forever homes, but have also spurred efforts to destigmatize an animal whose reputation for violence says more about us than it does the character of the dogs themselves.
Full of moving, honest, and inspiring stories of individual dogs and their lives (and deaths), Pit Bull Flower Power presents a vivid, beautifully composed cross-section of Gamand’s extraordinary work. The book also serves as a testament to the caring people who work in animal rescue, the passion and dedication of those who provide homes for these animals, and the dignity, forbearance, and love of these dogs, who are at the mercy of humans.
Reviews (69)
Far above expectations!
Going to order more as this is a perfect book for dog lovers- don't have to be just fans of Pitties to see the love, agony, effort, care and perseverance that are the story of this gorgeous book. A simple conceit (making a feared breed into flower pups and ornamented pets) and a brilliant one- changing the unwarranted fear into curiosity, amusement and...love. The photos are stand-alone delights of colour, personality, droll toppers, narrative. Just look at those faces. Read those stories. Pits used to be THE family dog. They were so trusted with children that they were called "the nanny dog," and Helen Keller, the Little Rascals, and Teddy Roosevelt were all pit owners. This book will go a long way to reminding us that it is the training and not the breed that makes a dog who it is. You might just find yourself strolling through pet adoption pages with a new attitude...or may just decide to speak with that slobbery loaf of a pit that hangs out with its person at the coffee shop. Thank you, Sophie G, for such a wonderful book! C'est magnifique!
Not just a Picture Book
I purchased this to add to my collection of coffee table pictures books. I enjoy looking at nice pictures, but I was blown away that this is, really, not a picture book. Reading the stories tied to each dog, and reading about the evolution of Pit Bull Flower Power was just amazing. If you are having a bad day, read one of these inspiring stories. It will give you faith in humanity.
Book with a MESSAGE that should be shared worldwide
I bought this book after hearing about it on Instagram. It's a beautifully photographed and written book about a breed of dog that has been persecuted against for its boxy frame and misrepresented over and over again. These dogs are lovely, and have proven to be gentle giants that are loyal to their humans. These dogs are our legacy...we need to be kinder to those that have been misrepresented...whether they be dogs or humans. Choose to be KIND is the message of Sophia Gamand's book...spread the word far and wide. EXCELLENT book that you will leaf through again and again.
Stunning
Such a beautiful and touching book. I have been an animal advocate for years and I was so thrilled to see a book of this caliber highlighting pits published.
Beautiful
Beautiful book!
Beautiful Book!
This book has the most innovative and beautiful pictures of dogs. The story of Sophie Gamand trying and successfully saving these dogs and bringing attention to the way the world looks at certain dogs. Pictures are just fabulous! Love this book!
heartfelt
I wish more people would take the time to do this for these incredible souls. Lets clear out the shelters. I met her at one of her book signings and she is incredible. Thank you for all you do. There is def a special place in heaven for you. this book is worth the price. fabulous pictures and the paper quality was not skimped on. Perfect coffee table book!!!!
Beautiful Book-a must for Pit owners!
Been following Sophie on Instagram ever since we adopted our own pit-mix. Beautiful photography meets sad and then beautiful stories of the most misunderstood breed. Sophie does amazing work and truly has a passion to get these dogs to their forever homes! Worth the price!
Beautiful
Absolutely beautiful! Everyone who picks it up loves it. And I just got a new phone case from her too! Just love!🥰🥰
Saving the lives of precious animals
This book was a 21st present for my granddaughter - she is beautiful inside as well as out, but although she owns a German Shepherd and is completely in love with the breed, I wanted her to know and u understand the very misunderstood Pit Bull so she can learn and help carry the message3 to other misinformed people.....as soon as I can afford another of these books I shall get one for myself.
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