Man's Best Friend

The book showcases a stunning collection of vibrant, large-format Polaroid photographs. In these portraits, Man Ray patiently and deadpan-ly poses in various states—wearing complex costumes, draped in props, or subtly altered to look like different creatures (such as the classic "Elephant" disguise featured on the cover). The collection highlights the unique, collaborative bond between the artist and his incredibly patient dog, who was famously dubbed the "Charlie Chaplin of dog photography".

Published by Abradale Press in 1982

64 pages / Hardcover