Why We Love Dogs: A Bark & Smile Book
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Book Overview
This endearing gift book celebrates the unique connection between dogs and their human companions.There are reasons dogs are our best friends: They are loyal, affectionate, and totally committed to us. Or as photographer/writer Kim Levin puts it: "Because they look us in the eye." "Because they have wrinkles, too." "Because they are family." In this charming book, Levin artfully combines photographs with simple, insightful prose; the result is an ode that celebrates the wonders of dogs. Soulful beagle eyes. A grinning hound luxuriating in the sun. In these poignant photos, Levin captures each dog's essence and illuminates the myriad reasons why we love dogs. In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends; some six million people rank their dogs right up there with their children. That's why everyone who has ever cherished a beloved dog-whether large or small, pure-bred or mutt-will delight in this book filled with heartwarming words and pictures to commemorate their special closeness.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0836269713
ISBN13:9780836269710
Release Date:September 1998
Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 9.2" x 6.4"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Why We Love Dogs:A Bark and Smile Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I adored this book. Kim has the ability to show us the feelings, emotion and humor dogs possess. The black and white photography is beautifully done. I wish she would take pictures of my pooch! Thanks, Kim!
Honest Dog Photography (from their point of view)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Kim's pictures are incredible. They capture the essence and character of each pooch in a way that I've never seen a photographer do. Almost each picture made me laugh until I cried, because I recognize each expression. We all love dogs for the same reasons, but this book collects those reason visually, in a wonderfully feel-good way. It's completely uplifting and happy.
Even my cats love it.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Something about the black and white photography makes this book stand out among the other dog books. She has captured those rare moments I never seem to have my camera around for.
Goes right to your heart
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The photographer has truly captured the essence of how dog's impact our lives. Remarkably expressive little critters, indeed.
Totally Adorable!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
When looking through "A Bark & Smile" I could totally depict what the personality each dog was expressing. Each time I look through it I laugh, sigh, and just smile through each page. This is a great book to keep on your coffee table to share with friends, family, and your dog and one that you will fondly look through often. .....and it definitely makes me want to have a dog of my own.
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