A Dog's Life as an Artist Bounty!
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Another in the series of memorable art books fromWatson-Guptill, "DOG" follows the format of"CAT", "ZOO", and in cogent writing, excerpts ofpoetry and literature, all to tie together an exploration of how we have viewed dogs through the eyes of artists over the past several hundred years.  Etruscan sculpture from 500 BC is placed beside photographs by Muybridge, medieval tapestries, paintings ranging from Bruegel, Bosch, Durer, to David Hockney, Miguel Conde, and other fresh contemporary young painters.  Author Iain Zaczek has a scholarly but endearing writing style that allows this litle book to sing.  For the legions of dog owners this is a sensitive celebration.  As a means to introduce children (of all ages!) to fine art, this is a valuable tome.  END
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After falling in love with Wilson the Pug from the "Tao of Pug" book, I had to get this one.  I was NOT disappointed.  Very funny exchange between the older and younger Pug, Homer.  Photos are just as creative and funny as in the "Tao" book.  This is another can't-miss great gift idea and something every dog (and especially Pug) lover will want for their collection!
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I heard about this little book from one of my many canine followers on Twitter. Yes, I am followed by twin whippets, bearded collies, Jack Russells, golden retrievers and border collies. One cat is in the mix. The book is a compilation of quotations and vignettes about dogs, and I found it to be quite touching. The quotes in particular were interesting because they came from everyone from Plato to Anatole France to contemporary philosophers. All proceeds from the sale of the book go to organizations in the UK. For a small sum of money, you can brighten someone's day, while helping rescue organizations. Alfie, my Twitter friend, is a lovely beardie!
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What a charming and whimsical book! My five-year-old son loves drawing, so Ive taken to doodling along with him. One of his favorite things to draw is our family, complete with our dog, so I thought this would be the perfect book to try out with him.

The book is divided into four parts. The first part is full of quirky things like lists (including signs you're a dog person  Your pockets are full of poop pick-up bags), dog facts, and a dog alphabet. It also has several pages of example dogs and dog faces, demonstrating different characteristics and emotions. The meat of the book is the 30-some pages in part 2 where you learn how to draw several species of dogs step by step (French bulldog, dachshund, bichon frise, greyhound, collie, and poodle). Part 3 experiments with hats, patterns (a tie-dye dog?), a series of anthropomorphic dogs (including Lucky the Lab Technician), dogs in costumes, dog houses, and dog toys. Part 4 is a series of templates of already drawn dogs for you to doodle on.

Its super cute, and suitable for children as well as adults. My five-year-old got a kick out of drawing dogs with hats, and loved looking at all the various dog doodles. If you're looking for lots of detailed step-by-step guides, I think youd be disappointed. Instead, it kickstarted our imaginations (astronaut dog! alien dog!) and provided a fun afternoon full of giggles and doodles. I think this would make a super cute gift for any fan of dogs and drawing!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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I love love this Print!! I have an adorable little Shih Tzu, same color and he loves to look out the window just like the one in this Print. The colors are beautiful and you can feel the excitement in his little body just by looking at him standing at the window. This is a very precious picture and I can't wait to have it framed for everybody to see on my Sun Room wall. I love it! I recently purchased a chair and a half and the colors are exactly as the ones in this Print so it will stand out beautifully. This is definitely fine art by David J. Rogers and I will be purchasing more Prints from him. The quality is excellent and the Print looks like an oil painting. Beautifully done!
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Each page, a different dog, with a poem that describes what it is to be in the company of a dog...wonderful painted sketches of a whole variety of breeds each with elucidated characteristics, as in the jumping of the Jack Russell Terrier for example. Between author Maya Gottfried's lovely poetry and the stunning paintings by Robert Rahway Zakanitch, they have completely encapsulated the essence of dogs.

Sybil Blazej-Yee
Librarian & Dog Walker
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Large 9" x 12" perforated pages!

This is a unique coloring book.  Samantha Cole has been designing a series of coloring books, 'Coloring for the Curious'.  Not only are her coloring books illustrated by her, they also contain tidbits of information concerning the subject...in this case 'Dog Breeds' which is the second book in her series.

'Dogs Breeds & Bits of History' features:
--30 hand-drawn pen and ink illustrations with creative images featuring favorite dog breeds
--Fun facts about each breed
--Illustrations are printed on one side with a historical or fun fact on the back of that page
--Perforated 9  x 12" pages  which are frame ready

I am curious,  I like to color, I love dogs & I am enjoying this coloring book.

A few facts I've learned (there's plenty more interesting facts in this coloring book):
Cute little, tiny Yorkshire Terriers were used to catch rats in clothing mills.
Standard poodles are ranked 2nd in intelligence of all dog breeds & can rival the skills of many working & hunting dogs.
Golden Retrievers are the most popular breed in USA and are kind, very patient & friendly.  They are poor guard dogs.
Dachshunds were used to hunt burrowing animals.  When they hunted in packs, they could round up wild boar & fearsome wolverines.

Dog breeds included in this book:
Akita Inu & Shiba Inu, Alaskan Malmute & Siberian Husky, American Pitbull Terrier, Australian Shepherd, Basset Hound, Bichon Frise, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Dachshund,  Dalmatian, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Greyhound,  Irish Wolfhound, Labrador Retriever,  Papillon, Pomeranian, Pug, Rottweiler, Rough Collie, Samoyed, Scottish Terrier, Standard Poodle, Welsh Corgi, Yorkshire Terrier

 If you want to learn more on this topic, you will find a page devoted to "Further Reading" at the end of this book.

This coloring book is also available as a set with either markers or colored pencils included:
<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Alvin-Heritage-Colored-Pencil-Set-of-24-and-Coloring-for-the-Curious-Dogs-Breeds-amp-Bits-of-History-Coloring-Book-by-Samantha-Cole-Bundle-of-2/dp/B017L1D1K6/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Alvin Heritage Colored Pencil, Set of 24, and Coloring for the Curious Dogs: Breeds & Bits of History Coloring Book by Samantha Cole (Bundle of 2)</a>
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Review Sample Provided
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I'm in love!  I've colored about a third of the book!!  The dogs have so much expression and presence!  If you love dogs and love coloring, I promise you will love this book. There are about 30 dogs in this book and they have less doodles in them compared to her other Love Dogs books....so they are a bit more realistic.

I'm smitten with this book!!
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Devon OBranagan has written a sparkling gem that delves into the minds of dogswhich is a very unique perspective for this talented author to present for the readers enjoyment. She masterfully handles the accidental identity switch between two nearly identical dogs with entirely different outlooks on life. Several times I laughed out loud at the reactions of the Show Dog to the imposed life of a Cowdog tasked with helping to accomplish daily chores on a cattle ranch. The implied You want me to do what? by Talisman are hilarious.

Naturally my laughter begot looks from my wolf-dog Aurora as if she was wondering whats so funny. Reading parts to her held Auroras attention until her yawn signaled naptimeshes a beautiful Husky-Lab-Chow with a big touch of wolf and has been my canine companion for more than 14 years. Although there was no napping for me, I wanted to know what happened next to Talisman during her visit to the ranch. When the last page was read, I wanted more!!!

Devon has written another winneryou go girl!!!

Enjoy often John
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Whimsical, but just the kind of thing your dog would write if he or she could write poetry.  If you're a dog person, as I am, you'll enjoy it!
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I love this artist. She knows dogs very well by the way she paints them. Her art brings out the character of different breeds. She is especially good painting cats. An excellent choice for Christmas!
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well drawn, with realistic looking fur/feathers. you can tell that the person who drew this book has owned a cat (and probably a baby duck), and is one artist to watch for in the future...

the book makes anyone with a gentle heart smile  :3
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This is a cool story of the loyal and protective nature of a precious working dog! Loved it!
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The book is wonderful and worthy of a place on the coffee table of every dog lover (or every animal lover, in general). The love these artists have for their subjects comes out in every portrait. Highly recommended!
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A tail wagging masterpiece!  Full of wisdom, hope, and love.  Great storytelling and artwork from the very talented nine year old Anjali
A fun read for the family, and the family dog will love it too.  So read this excellent tale, and support the author and the pups!  You'll be very, very happy that you did!!  Thank you Amazon, and thank you Anjali for sharing your talents with the world!!  Keep them coming!  :) xo
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Looking for animals to color, or just put on your wall!  You absolutely can not go wrong with a Tim Jeffs book!  I now have every one! Oh and check out his Facebook page and PDF..books!!
Don't miss out on a occasionally free pic to color on his Facebook group!
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It was a pleasure be Jennifer's Book Shepherd on this amazing and alternative work for overall pet care. People love their pets; most are a true member of the family and when something happens, whatever the something is, they want the best for their cherished member. The layout and cover design by Nick Zelinger are fun and inviting, just like your pooch! With the recent announcement that Your Dog's Golden Years has been named as one
of three finalists in the 2013 Benjamin Franklin Awards competition, in the Animals/Pets category, I'm cheering for her! the Ben Franklin's are a big deal.

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