Whether you’re a fan of midcentury modern design, the beguiling architecture of ‘Desert Modernism‘, arresting photo books, adorable dogs, or—as one rightly should be—all of the aforementioned, Palm Springs: Modern Dogs at Home is the publication your collection has been craving.
Abbey the English setter enjoys her elaborate dog bed.
Published by Schiffer Publishing, the title from photographer and Palm Springs resident, Nancy Baron, proffers a glimpse into the life of locals, Baron capturing their precious pooches doing what they do best: lazing carefree inside and around their houses and grounds; the images showing both happy dogs and the iconic architecture that this southern California hotspot is famed for.
Featuring an essay by journalist Bob Merlis, and quotes from Sia—the Australian-born singer and animal rights advocate who splits her time between LA and Palm Springs with her pups Lick-Lick, Pantera, and Cereal—the 128-page hardback is made up of 54 vivacious photos containing a caption informing the reader of the names and breeds of each furry friend, the architects behind the homes, and a short narrative about why the dogs and properties are loved so much.
Meet Charlie the standard parti poodle; Brick the Boston terrier; Tippi, a boxer/bulldog cross; Abbey the English setter; Cooper the basset hound, and many more. Learn how these dogs have transformed the shell of beautiful architecture into spaces of heart and soul; the heartfelt words of the owners describing how their animals’ unconditional love not only enriches their lives but finally made their houses a home.
Palm Springs: Modern Dogs at Home by Nancy Baron is available now from Schiffer Publishing.
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