Best, most representative sequences have been specially selected from the monumental original and are presented here in crisp, double-page plates printed on high-quality stock. Horses hauling, walking, trotting, etc., plus sequences of donkeys, an ox, pig, dog, cat, deer and other animals capture details of anatomy and movement with astonishing clarity.
Eadweard Muybridge: The Father of the Motion Picture by Gordon Hendricks Fascinating, profusely illustrated biography of Muybridge, whose groundbreaking work in photography unfolded against a backdrop of controversy and murder. Details his stormy relationship with Leland Stanford and influence on Remington, Duchamp, and other artists.
The Horse in Action: The Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop, and Jump, Illustrated by Henry Wynmalen, Michael Lyne Profusely illustrated study by noted equestrian authority was among the first works to clearly define and depict sequence of maneuvers made by the horse in its varied gaits. 219 illustrations.
The Anatomy and Action of the Horse by Lowes D. Luard Easy-to-read text explains the horse as a machine designed for movement, with meticulously rendered sketches of the entire animal supplementing diagrams and color illustrations of the horse's anatomy. 62 black-and-white illustrations.
