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FROM KICK FLIPS TO DOG TRICKS
Photographer Jordan James turns his lens from skaters to dogs landing tricks.
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FROM KICK FLIPS TO DOG TRICKS
Jordan James’s experience photographing skaters came in handy at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show. “Paying attention to the dogs’ body language and actions is very similar to shooting a skate trick at the exact right moment,” says James, who owned skateboard company Corpse Corpse in New York until 2014. Once that came to a natural end, James began to develop his own photography and graphic design gigs, making ends meet through fashion shoots.
His project, Best in Show, captures the frenetic energy, precision, and “unique routine”’—James’ words—of dog shows. New to this world, James was naively unaware of the utter seriousness with which the entrants take the competition. One owner was concerned about the camera flash stressing out his dog, there were tears when people didn’t place, and grooming sessions would take hours. “You have to respect that!” James says, while noting: “Most of these dogs are treated better than some children.”
CELEBRATING FIVE YEARS
A heartfelt thank you to all the photographers, artists, illustrators, and writers who trusted us, dived in, and brought us delight, grace, excitement, courage, wilderness, and wonder over the last five years. Their work not only reflects the bonds we share with our animal companions, it also celebrates their spirit.
None of this would be possible without our four-legged counterparts who sprinkle magic dust time and time again, and our readers, who embraced this kooky idea, rallied around us, and made this world theirs too. With friends like these, who needs nine lives?
February 5, 2019
LETTERING AT PLAY
Illustrator Cielle Graham forms the alphabet through the twists and turns of dogs chasing a ball.
March 28, 2020
GLAMOUR DOGS
Fashion illustrator Bridget Davies’ inks stylish women on their evening stroll.
March 11, 2020
SILENCE, PLEASE
Martin Usborne explores the frailty of the human condition in The Silence of Dogs in Cars, now updated and published by Hoxton Mini Press.
February 28, 2020
TOUGH LOVE
Wild One’s toy kit satisfies the chewers, tuggers and runners with playthings for every recreational whim.
February 19, 2020
STREET LIFE
Animal activist Robert Altermoser shows the sweeter side of displaced dogs in Everydaystray.
February 11, 2020
SPOT THE DOG
Illustrator AguWu cleverly doodles her Dachshund into brand logos, textiles, prints and more.
December 22, 2019
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