One of my all-time favorite (dog) artists, Mark Ulriksen, has a new book out called Dogs Rule Nonchalantly, which is a humorous storybook for kids and adults, featuring some of Ulriksen’s greatest illustrations kibbles ‘n bits from The New Yorker and other fine publications that make up this touching, dog-crazy tale. (Amazon)
This past weekend, there was a very big issue discussed in an open forum that affects billions of people all over the world…
Yes, that’s right — The New Yorker Festival breaks down Cats vs. Dogs — with many high-profile, high-brow writers/pet owners weighing in, including Malcolm Gladwell, Joyce Carol Oates, David Remnick, Jesse Eisenberg, and more.
Need a ghost-dog writer? BuzzFeed has just come up with 22 Literary Pun Names For Your Dog. Let’s hear those barbaric yawps!
The swimming pool might be closed for the summer — but that’s not stopping these Underwater Puppies from diving into the deep end! That’s right, it’s another photo book by doggie photographer, Seth Casteel.
Listen to the NPR interview here! (NPR)
Interested in seeing the world from a dog’s eye view? GoPro, the waterproof camera originally created for surfers and adventurers, has created a new animal-friendly version for dogs called Fetch. (But watch out — as there have been some recent Monkey business over copyright issues on animal selfies!)
However, if you do decide to strap on a pet cam, perhaps your pooch could be the next Doggie Ansel Adams! (NY Times)
Don’t have the time or living quarters to have a real dog?
Well, now you can make your own feel-good soft puppy via Mitsuki Hoshi’s adorable Felt Dogs (Chronicle Books), which shows you step-by-step instructions on how to create your super-cute new best friend!
In honor of last month’s announcement that The New Yorker was opening up its archives for FREE to readers (back to 2007) — I thought I’d suggest this essay on the colorful illustrator/writer/dog lover, Maira Kalman, whose work you’ve no doubt seen on the mag’s covers for years! (Slate)
Walt Whitman trekked all over the countryside, and Emily Dickinson rarely left the house — and yet both have long been considered two of America’s greatest storytellers.
Well, the same could be said for two new dog memoirs that head in decidedly opposite directions. Travels with Casey by Benoit Denizet-Lewis details a year-long cross-country adventure with his Yellow Lab, while Matthew Gilbert’s Off the Leash circles around the community and camaraderie found at the local dog park. So, I guess whichever type of dog story resonates with you could depend on your lifestyle! (LA Times)
If you enjoy the artwork of Maira Kalman or Wendy MacNaughton (Lost Cat), then you will surely love the witty illustrations of Jackie Clark Mancuso in her new kids book, Paris-Chien: Adventures of an Ex-Pat Dog.
The charming dog tale is all about Hudson, a curiously inquisitive Norwich Terrier, trying to fit into the Parisian lifestyle. Bon appétit! (Picture Book Review)
The LA Times came out this weekend with its summer reading picks — two dog books made the list, The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of A WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side (by Damien Lewis) and Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park (by Boston TV critic, Matthew Gilbert). (LAT)
A few years ago, a cute, fashion-funny dog photo book called Hipster Puppies came out.
But trends come and go — even in the dog world — and now it appears that #puptrousers are what it’s all about (although I guess the furry ear flap hats never go out of style)! (BarkPost)
Francesco Marciuliano, the author of the cat poetry classic, I Could Pee on This, has a dog ebook version out called I Could Chew On This — and it’s on sale at Amazon and other fine retailers for just $1.99 (until 4/30/2014)! (BookBub)
Bargain Booksy has a $1.99 ebook sale for two recent animal titles, Lost Cat and How Dogs Love Us. So, if your Kindle is hungry — get ’em while you can because these flash sales tend to last only a day or so!
Dogs serve as powerful influences in our lives — sometimes even, metaphorically speaking. A couple recent titles, When Mr. Dog Bites by Brian Conaghan, and Mr. Chartwell by Rebecca Hunt, are two such examples.
Conaghan’s Dog Bites features a main character who is burdened by the stress of living with Tourette’s Syndrome — in which he barks out foul-mouthed comments at inappropriate times while Chartwell uses the black dog as a symbol of depression roaming the grounds of Winston Churchill’s household.
So, I guess you really can’t judge a book by its cover — even if it has a dog on it!
The British TV drama series, Downton Abbey (PBS), has been making American viewers purr for years — but now comes along a brand-new batch of aristo-cats. Downton Tabby, a new cat parody written by Chris Kelly, is getting ready for its close-up!
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