It is quite eerie how much the husky in the Canine Chronicles photo series actually resembles Steve Jobs. So much so, in fact, that it wouldn't be surprising if he actually owned a husky or two. Don't owners often look like their dogs, and vice versa? That said, the Canine Chronicles photo series portrays pups as having human qualities, which they actually do to an extent in real life.
Shot by New York-based photographer Winnie Au, the Canine Chronicles photo series is part of her latest book project. In the final product, the images in the Canine Chronicles series will be accompanied by fictional tales of each dog's individual historical contribution. The characters the Canine Chronicles series portrays include a scientist from the 1920s and an aviator from the 1930s.
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Winnie Au's 'Canine Chronicles' Series Shows History's Most Notable Dogs
Trend Themes
1. Canine Anthropomorphism Trend - The Canine Chronicles photo series portrays dogs with human qualities, creating an opportunity for pet accessory companies to create products that appeal to pet owners who treat their dogs as part of the family.
2. Historical Pup Fiction Trend - The addition of fictional tales of the dogs' individual historical contributions could spur the creation of a new genre of historical fiction, featuring pups as major players in significant events throughout history.
3. Canine Celebrities Talent Management Trend - The portrayal of famous figures as dogs could inspire talent management companies to expand into the pet industry and represent dogs as 'celebrities' with endorsement deals and appearances.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Accessories Industry - The Canine Anthropomorphism Trend creates an opportunity for pet accessory companies to create products that appeal to pet owners who treat their dogs as part of the family.
2. Publishing Industry - The Historical Pup Fiction Trend could spur the creation of a new genre of historical fiction, featuring pups as major players in significant events throughout history.
3. Talent Management Industry - The Canine Celebrities Talent Management Trend could inspire talent management companies to expand into the pet industry and represent dogs as 'celebrities' with endorsement deals and appearances.