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Fay

Hyperion

List Price: $26.45

Description

With family photos, video and film stills, and studio photos never before published, Fay captures the collaborative spirit and amazing artistic outpouring of Wegman and his extraordinary companion. Their relationship spanned ten years during which time Fay became as well known to the art world as her canine predecessor, Man Ray. Motherhood brought Fay new concerns and Wegman a wealth of new characters. In 1989 she was joined in the studio by three of her puppies. What followed was a flowering of dramatic roles for Fay and her offspring in a wide range of books and videos for children.
To a dog owner, each canine's personality is as uniquely defined as a human's. William Wegman knows this as well as or better than anyone. An artist best known for his photos of Weimaraner dogs, Wegman's work in the early '80s centered on his dog Man Ray. As Fay begins, Man Ray has died, and Wegman is resistant to the idea of replacing the irreplaceable Man Ray, named the Village Voice's "Man of the Year" in 1982.

When a fan of the artist meets him a few years later and invites him to choose a puppy from a litter of prize Weimaraners, Wegman is introduced to 6-month-old Fay, who immediately bewitches him with "the eyes of a jungle cat." Thus begins the story of Wegman's connection with the charming, shy, elegant Fay. Initially reluctant to feature her in his work, Wegman is content just to have a pet. But as he watches Fay's character develop into something quite different from Man Ray's, he finally decides to capture her personality in a photo shoot... then another... and another... until the two have developed a unique relationship on camera as well as off.

The book contains many striking photographs of Fay in anthropomorphic poses, as well as in several dresses and wigs--the result is sometimes humorous, sometimes seductive, but always hauntingly human and animal at the same time. Later photos feature Fay's pups Batty, Crooky, and Chundo as well. Pictures from a London Times photo spread feature the velvety dogs draped in diamond jewelry; photos from a Cinderella video incorporate the family into the cast, including Fay as the wicked stepmother and the fairy godmother; and stills from a Hardy Boys-type movie star (who else?) the Weimaraners.

Wegman and Fay's relationship is obviously an involved one--not just between a man and his dog, but an artist and his subject. And it is one that is lovingly captured in Fay's photos and story: here is a dog with a depth of personality equal to a human's, and a dignity and vulnerability expertly caught on film by one of our most original artists.--Kris Law


Customer Reviews

Very touching book.
This is a beautifully written book. I read it a few years ago and plan to read it again. It is passionately written and both humorous and beautiful. I would suggest it to any dog people and fans of Wegman's work.
For anyone that loves their dog
The pictures are fantastic, but it is the story of Fay and her children that are really memorable. A touching account that will make you laugh and cry.
Good book
I love Wegman's childrens books and videos more, because they are SO GODDAMN FUNNY! But I was happy to see this book as well. Someone should make a movie of this. His narration in his movie THE HARDLY BOYS is really hysterical. the coolest part of Wegman is his humor.
BEAUTIFUL and TOUCHING
Being a weim owner I was given this book for christmas. I was aware of Mr Wegman's work both photo and video, as well as his contributions to Sesame Street(not a kid goes by after seeing my dog without saying, "look mommie,a dress-up dog". This book not only illustrate Wegman's artistry with a camera, but the close bonds only a dog owner would know. If you own a dog, not just a weim, this is a must read. If your a tender soul, there are passages that will mist your eyes.
A beautiful tribute to Fay by a very gentle photographer
William Wegman's latest book is among his most beautiful. Every page illustrates what a magnificent breed of dog this is and, more importantly, just how loved this dog was by his human companion. There are some early pictures of Fay, some of Fay in pastoral settings, and some with her pups. In all of them, she remains uniquely...Fay. Some of the pictures are quite tender and poignant; and some will evoke laughter. Mr. Wegman makes us see ourselves through a different "lens" and also helps us to take ourselves less seriously. As a fortunate owner of a Weimaraner, I am very grateful to the artist William Wegman who magically manages to make us smile and at the same time allows us to see the inherent beauty and intelligence of these dogs. Sometimes they are even smarter than their owners! I will treasure this book as I do my own complex and beautiful dog. Thank you Mr. Wegman.
William Wegman Man's Best Friend 2010 Calendar

Abrams Calendars

List Price: $13.99
Price: $13.99

Product Details

  • Acclimatize: NEW
  • Notes: Label New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
  • ISBN13: 9780810937871

Description

Available only from Abrams, this bestselling calendar features many new photographs by William Wegman. Includes 6 postcards.

Customer Reviews

still haven't received the item
It's been over a month now and I still haven't received this item. The dealer usually performs better than this however.
Provides a smile every day
Having owned Weimaraners for 14 years and having met William Wegman twice, along with Batty and Chippy, I cannot resist this calendar every year. It never disappoints.
MANS BEST FRIEND
I have bought this CAlender for the last 10 years, Everyone that comes always wants to look through it, to see the excellent photograhy and the inginuity of William Wegman's dog pictures. It is a Happy CAlender and makes one smile, even on a very dull day.
William Wegman's Mother Goose

Hyperion Book CH

List Price: $17.95

Description

A well-known artist recreates these classic nursery rhymes with photographs of his weimaraner dogs as they play all the major roles, including Bo Peep, Old King Cole, Little Miss Muffett, and other favorites.

Customer Reviews

Wegman's Mother Goose
Fun to read. Another Wegman photographic must for dog fans. Wegman's Weimaraner's in costume are laugh producing and touching at the same time.
Pleasantly surprised!
My 3 yr old daughter keeps reaching for this book. The photographs paired with simple Mother Goose Rhymes make for a very entertaining read. This book also has a bit of charm to it, with it's interesting use of fonts and word placement and the country stylized hard cover. This book will definately entertain those who love animals. Kids will enjoy seeing the dogs dressed up as different characters. A very fun book and very well done.
Wegman's Mother Goose
I love the Wegman dogs (whoops, I don't know if they know they are dogs) and the whimsy of the Wegman books & videos. They are fun while giving a new twist to learning or to an old story. The weimaraner's take to being made almost human and the immagination of Wegman makes you laugh. My favorite video is ABC Soup. It is a must for your child or grandchild. Mine loved it.
Age group should read "4 to 100!"
I got this book for MYSELF about 2 years ago - at the age of 36. It put me, as do all Wegman books, in bouts of laughter from his ever-so-creative Weimraner photos.
William Wegman: Fashion Notecard Box

Fotofolio

List Price: $10.95
Price: $10.95

Description

Five fashion statements from William Wegman’s celebrated Weimaraners. Ten 5 x 7 in. notecards (two cards each of five images) with envelopes in an imprinted box.

Customer Reviews

Very Happy!
I was very happy with the product, William Wegman Fashion Notecard Box, and the transaction. Perfect!
ABC

Hyperion Book CH

List Price: $17.95

Description

Twenty-six stunning black-and-white photographs that feature the artist's irresistible weimaraner dogs forming the letters of the alphabet are accompanied by color portraits of Fay, Ray, Battina, and their friends illustrating a word beginning with that letter.

Customer Reviews

Perfect!
This book is adorable. Exactly what I was looking for and at a GREAT price. Thanks
sublime
I wondered if Wegman could surpass himself once again and he sure does. A generous treat for all ages with irresistible examples of how to find the soul of a weimaraner or two.
An ABC changed into very heaven.

Dog gone entertaining
We originally found this book at the library. We wore it out in the two weeks we had it. The only problem was when the book was put together it was not in order. My kids wanted to check it out again but I was afraid they would think that was the order of the alphabet so I ordered them their own copy. The pictures are great and they will use the phrases from each letter over and over again. It's helped my three year old recognize letters everywhere. We bought a few more Wegman books because we enjoyed this one sooo much!
Great for the little one, great for Mom and Dad
This was one of my son's first favorite books. He would listen to me read it as many times as I was willing, and because of Wegman's non-cutesy approach, that was many times indeed. Although the dog-formed letters aren't as clear as text, they don't need to be - there are many other instances of the letters on each page, and hearing them is as important as seeing them. Overall, a great experience in enjoying reading for parent and child alike.
A new approach to the alphabet
This book made me wish learning the a-b-c's were this much fun back in my own childhood. The photos are amazingly original and your kids will truly enjoy coming back to their letter lessons with Wegman's adorable dogs. A very fresh approach to teaching! NOTE: check out Wegman's fairy tales featuring his prize dogs too.
Cinderella Mini Book: Mini version (Wegman, William. Fay's Fairy Tales.)

Hyperion Book CH

List Price: $9.99

Description

In her haste to flee the palace before her fairy godmother`s magic loses effect, Cinderella leaves behind a glass slipper. Photographs show the characters depicted as dogs.

Customer Reviews

Unsure.
To be honest, I'm really not sure how I would feel about this book today; it seriously scared me when I was little. When I would open it I would get all shaky and uncomfortable and then I would start seeing the creepy dogheads on my family members...ahh!
Anyway, I'm sure I would appreciate it more today, or at least I hope. There is just something very disturbing about a dog's face on a human body with human feet and human hands etc...An upright dog with a suit on would bother me far less..
Anyway, I'm sorry to say that this review is fairly pointless, seeing as I don't have any current opinions on it; but if anyone is planning on getting this for their children they may want to think twice to see if it could potentially frighten them and scar their childhood.
CLEVER BOOK
The story of Cinderella with very bright and detailed photographs...using dogs! I liked the book myself being a dog lover but have to agree with another reviewer that in some of the photographs, the costumes in which the dogs were dressed are a bit over whelming. All in all though, it is a cute book and very cleverly done. This kids do seem to enjoy it and that is what counts I suppose.
Cinderella goes to the dogs
I love dogs, and I think my little toy poodle looks fantastic in his little Tar Heels jersey, but I'm still not all that sure about this William Wegman guy. He's deservedly famous for his calendars and books of fashionably dressed weimaraners, but this surreal reimagining of Cinderella is a tad disturbing, even though I'm sure that kids will get a kick out of all these dogs overdressed in extravagant costumes. I don't know much about weimaraners and their normal facial expressions, but most of the dogs in these photographs don't look particularly happy. The one dressed in a frock and balancing a fake lizard on his head looks about as happy as I would if I were dressed in a frock and balancing a fake lizard on my own head. Ball gowns, wedding dresses, livery uniforms - it's all just a little too much, I think. The really weird thing, though, is Wegman's decision to give some of his dogs human arms, hands, and feet, complete with painted fingernails and toenails. Cinderella only sports an actual paw in the photograph on the back cover.

There are some photos I rather liked - the images of Cinderella sleeping in her bed, one of Cinderella and a cat who doesn't seem to implicitly trust her fetching (no pun intended - at least not intentionally) young owner, and another of the sextet of puppies who serve as the coach horses for Cinderella's enchanted mode of transportation to the ball.

All in all, the youngsters to whom this book is aimed should definitely enjoy all of the funny photographs of Wegman's weimaraners, and the fact that they undoubtedly already know Cinderella's story should make up for some odd issues with the text (why does Cinderella speak fluent Old French, and what child - or adult - is familiar with words such as gavotte or sarabande?).
cinderella (fay's fairy tales)
it is a very cute book. i am glad i got it.
Wegman at his best
What a beautiful book! I got it for my sister, an avid collector and dog owner. Those dogs really show alot of love for their "dad". What an enjoyable book for all ages. highly recomended!

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Wegman's Weimaraner work of art - Hudson Hub-Times
Wegman's Weimaraner work of artThe Akron Art Museum presents the exhibition "William Wegman: Fay," featuring the artistic collaboration between William Wegman (b. 1943) and his celebrated Weimaraner, Fay (1984-1995). Wegman is a conceptual artist who works in many different media.

Dog-gone unusual exhibit at AAM - Akron Leader Publications
Dog-gone unusual exhibit at AAM - Akron Leader Publications Akron Leader PublicationsDog-gone unusual exhibit at AAMBy Roger Durbin DOWNTOWN AKRON — It'sa dog's life, or so the current exhibition at the Akron Art Museum, titled William Wegman: Fay, would have us believe. Wegman turned his fondness for and his interaction with his Weimaraner dogs into art. Cleveland Summer Fun Guide: art

Fay: Akron show features William Wegman's canine muse - Canton Repository
Fay: Akron show features William Wegman's canine museThe muse of artist William Wegman, Fay — who, like Madonna and Cher, needed but a single name — was a Weimaraner by birth but unquestionably a supermodel. Whatever props and costumes Wegman threw at her, from roller skates and ironing boards to long

Rev. Robert McNamara, 98, historian/priest, dies - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rev. Robert McNamara, 98, historian/priest, diesSister Fran Wegman, director of community care services at the center, said he had until recently remained very productive, often laboring into the night editing the book his cousin is writing. And every evening before people retired, he would give

Wegman Does Telluride Posters - ARTINFO
Wegman Does Telluride Posters - ARTINFO ARTINFOWegman Does Telluride PostersNEW YORK—Photographer William Wegman, best known for his compositions involving dogs, primarily his own Weimaraners in various costumes and poses, has been selected as the official poster artist for this year's Telluride Film Festival, Artnet reports.

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William Wegman (photographer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Wegman (b. 1943 in Holyoke, Massachusetts) is an artist best known for ... William Wegman Retrospective at the Brooklyn Museum, ARTINFO, May 28, 2006, http: ...

William Wegman - Salon.com
Salon article about Wegman's life and his photography, featuring many of his photos. ... William Wegman moves a Weimaraner across a platform as if the creature were an ...

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William Wegman Online
William Wegman [American Photographer, born in 1943] Guide to pictures of works by William Wegman in art museum sites and image archives worldwide.