| Bully: It's the Pits Contributor(s): 107, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1550226630 ISBN-13: 9781550226638 Publisher: ECW Press OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2005 Annotation: This celebration of the pit bull explores the history of the breed and how Staffordshire bull terriers, Amstaffs, bulldogs, and American pit bull terriers have been tagged with a misleading reputation for being vicious animals owned by hooligans. Pit bull devotees are profiled, including top breeders from around the world, organizers of pit bull rescue operations, and the masterminds behind rapper DMX's pit bull clothing line Boomer 129. Interviews and the work of cutting-edge artists fill this collection designed to offer practical and personal insights into the world of pit bulls and the people they love. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals - Pets | Dogs - General |
| Dewey: 636.755 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 7.06" W x 7.06" (0.99 lbs) 227 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Are you game? For owners of dogs classified as bully breeds, it's a loaded question, one that conjures up scenes of aggression: canines "pitted" against one another. A complex reputation -- and history-- precedes Staffordshire bull terriers, Amstaffs, bulldogs, and American pit bull terriers. But did you know that the bully breeds are responsible for less than 1% of all dog bites on humans? Facts aside, these affectionate dogs are widely misunderstood, and pit bull devotees are game for a change in public perception of the breed.Bully is an anthology of art, advice, interviews, and anecdotes; a celebration of the pit bull and the people they love. Designed and illustrated by a network of cutting-edge artists, Bully gets to the heart of this oft-maligned breed and the cultures that surround it. Packed with interviews from top breeders, pit bull rescue operation organizers, and the masterminds behind rapper DMX's dog clothing line Boomer 129, Bully explores the evolution of the breed, offers practical and personal insights into a world that need not be intimidating, and smashes stereotypes with facts and style. From the streets to the suburbs, a scrapbook of pit bull love. |