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No one has captured the affinity between people and horses better than Yann Arthus-Bertrand, revealing how closely the horse's destiny is linked to that of mankind and the ways in which man has fashioned horses in accordance with his needs. This majestic volume shows horses as they really are--lively, high-spirited, mettlesome, animated, prancing, supple, and even ethereal. In situ photographs portray the spirit and the soul of two hundred different horse breeds, from racehorse to workhorse to show horse, from Montana and Russia, central Asia and Argentina, Mongolia and Cameroon, and points ordinary and exotic in between. They range from the purebred Arabians, to the Lippizaner, star of the famous Spanish riding school in Vienna, to the American Appaloosa, to the sleek, patrician thoroughbred.
Accompanying text recounts the rich history of our centuriesold relationship with horses, and the role each breed has played on the world stage.
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1.  30.01.2010
Very Educational
I found this book to be very educational with it's picture from around the world. There is a lot of diversity and the pictures are well taken. Many pictures staged which isn't always my favorite, but it was still an interesting book.
2.  26.01.2010
Exquisite
Sent this to my sister for Christmas/birthday gift. The photos are beautifully formatted and have an interesting layout. Certainly not from an American perspective of horse photographs and a wonderful edition!
3. 07.01.2010
Horses Photography
I bought this book for my 12 year old granddaughter who loves horses and rides. This book was beautifully done the photos were magnificent and she loves it and has taken time really appreciating the talent of the photographer it will be a treasure for her for many years
4. 09.11.2009
Unbelievable beautiful book
My husband found this on a clearance table for $16.00. He asked if I wanted to pick up a picture book of horses. I said no because I thought he was talking about pictures of horses in sunny meadows, stuff you'd find on calenders. When I saw the book I instantly said yes. Yes the pictures are staged, as some have complained and they are dark as others have complained but the photography is brilliant, the lighting intriguing see pages 60, 163, on 175 look at how the red pops from the page and I love the staging and the narrative. If you want to go beyond calendar art and be challenged to see in a different way this book is for you.
5.  07.04.2009
Good book bad formated size
A friend of mine had this book and when I saw it I knew I had to have one. What I liked best was the size, a fairly decent coffee table size book. When I received my copy I was really disappointed because it had been shrunk down to what looked like some kids book. It lost all of its richness and appeal. Even though it says there are more pictures than the larger book every pic looked dwarfed and out of balance. I gave it as a gift to a horse lover friend but would not buy this size again. I almost sent it back, but too much trouble. If it was in the original size I first saw it in I would have rated it a 5 for sure.
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