In 2009, Andrew Grant began photographing dogs, starting with two French bulldogs at an unrelated commercial "shoot". Then he discovered the sad fact that millions of lost or abandoned dogs enter animal shelters every year. And only a few leave, through rescue and adoption.
The rest are euthanized or live out a lonely, caged life.
Andrew Grant began to photograph dogs that should be rescued, and dogs that have been rescued. Over 6 years he raised nearly $2 million for shelter dogs through his photographic project. He did this with the sale of four limited-edition books of dog portraits, each called Rover. Each was bigger than the previous, and helped by hundreds of sponsoring dog owners.
Those editions are all sold out, and fetch up to $400 on the rare book market -- when available. Most, though, are as treasured as their canine subjects.
Now, Firefly Books is publishing a popularly-priced trade edition of Rover: Wagmore Edition. It contains 360 of Andrew Grant's most appealing photographs of dogs. Some are the best friends of lucky owners, and some, sadly, are homeless.
All are splendidly realized in sharp, large and very lifelike color portraits. All were captured by state-of-the-art equipment and are truly the most beautiful dog pictures you have ever seen. They feature purebreds of almost every kind, and mixed breeds, too.
Each dog's name is on its page. Each is looking intently at the reader.
About the Author
Andrew Grant is still on the road, photographing dogs. He continues to raise money for dog shelters, and his images of celebrities, products and architecture have been featured in many publications.
360 colour photographs
Industry Reviews
The dog portraits in photographer Andrew Grant's "Rover" books are striking. Clear-eyed canines gaze at the viewer, some with curious tilted heads or tongues lolling. There are puppies and young dogs, seniors and those of indeterminate age, all captured in a moment where you feel like you have a glimpse of their personalities.--Mary Jo Dilonardo "Mother Nature Network" (10/28/2017 12:00:00 AM)
A beautiful large coffee table book full of 360 heart-warming and moving portraits of dogs in stunning detail.-- "Kennel Gazette" (12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)
A very elegant book with 360 photographic portraits of dogs ranging from an aristocratic Afghan hound to a yippy Yorkshire terrier. Mixed breed dogs get equal billing; some are so mixed it would be hard to identify the breeds in their bloodlines. The dogs usually look directly into the camera, with eyes and facial expressions that range from sad and soulful to joyful and curious. Most are head and shoulders shots, but a smaller number are full body poses. This is a true picture book.--Linda Wilson Fuoco "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" (10/13/2017 12:00:00 AM)
Photographer Andrew Grant allows us a glimpse into the beautiful eyes and souls of hundreds of dogs, many of which are shelter and rescue dogs awaiting their forever homes, through his stunning photography... Beautiful coffee table book... A collection of some of his most heartwarming and soulful dog portraits.--Manette Kohler "Fetch Magazine" (3/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)
The portraits themselves are quite impressive--sharply detailed color images photographed against a white background in a professional studio. They are best described as revealing character studies of the dogs, each of which is looking expressively into the camera. With a brief introduction by the author and helpful suggestions for how to take part in rescue efforts at the end, this is primarily a portfolio of a variety of purebreds and mixed-breeds dogs who all have one thing in common: they were all saved by good-hearted people. Anyone who loves dogs and or photography will appreciate this book. Highly recommended.--Raymond Bial "Library Journal" (11/15/2017 12:00:00 AM)
This beautiful four-color, hardcover coffee table book makes a great present for those passionate about rescue.--Melissa L. Kauffman "Dogster Magazine" (12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)
This is a stunning book of dog portraits -- all dogs being either homeless, in a shelter or rescued -- but it is the story behind the book that makes it so remarkable.--Dr. Michael W. Fox "Uexpress" (12/31/2017 12:00:00 AM)
This latest collection features dogs of all shapes and sizes, showing how even in a rescue, you can find healthy, smart, fun-loving pets... The perfect gift for a dog lover.-- "Dogs Monthly Magazine" (12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)
We're here to tell you your coffee table is not complete without a book of strikingly beautiful dog portraits by Andrew Grant.--Connie Wilson "Modern Dog Magazine" (12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)
