Best Friends Forever

Best Friends ForeverDiscover the strange and disturbingly beautiful world of taxidermy through a unique collection of stuffed dogs, bringing a new sense to what it means to be mans best friend, forever Marble eyes and satin bows, furry paws on velvet pillowsexplore the whimsical world of Victorian pet taxidermy through the extraordinary collection of J. D Powe in Best Friends Forever. Once much loved, these furry friends were immortalized, outliving their owners, and are

Discover the strange and disturbingly beautiful world of taxidermy through a unique collection of stuffed dogs, bringing a new sense to what it means to be man’s best friend, forever

Marble eyes and satin bows, furry paws on velvet pillows—explore the whimsical world of Victorian pet taxidermy through the extraordinary collection of J.D Powe in Best Friends Forever. Once much loved, these furry friends were immortalized, outliving their owners, and are now symbols of love, grief, and our complex relationship with the animal kingdom.

Discover hundreds of dogs—and a few catsf—rom the past, now preserved as cherished reminders of lost furry friends in this large and colorful compilation of exquisite photographs by Zach Ishmael that bring life back to these familiar friends.

If you're looking for a gift book, this is a wonderfully unique pick for dog lovers who also enjoy dark Victorian curiosities, history, or oddball art and photography. It’s especially perfect for the person with a cabinet of curiosities, a gothic streak, or an interest in how humans memorialize their pets.