On Dogs
An Anthology
Notting Hill Editions (Publisher)
Published on 29. August 2019
Book
Hardback
180 pages
978-1-912559-15-2 (ISBN)
Description
This entertaining anthology offers an array of writers past and present expressing their thoughts about dogs. With an introduction by actor, producer and dog-lover Tracey Ullman.
Dogs throughout history have enjoyed a special relationship with humankind, and our favourite four-legged creatures continue to grow in popularity. The writers and poets collected within this anthology reflect on the joys and pitfalls of dog ownership with wit, and affection.
From Roald Amundsen's account of using and eating sled dogs in his expedition to the South Pole, to J.R. Ackerley's tender portrayal of his ill-behaved dog Tulip, On Dogs traces the canine's journey from working animal to pampered pet. With a humorous introduction by Tracey Ullman (an inveterate adopter of strays), and 6 characterful dog portraits by animal photographer Rhian ap Gruffydd and a cover image by Picasso of his dog Lump.
Contributors include Alice Walker, Charles Dickens, James Thurber, Miranda Hart, Brigitte Bardot, A.A. Gill, David Sedaris, Barbara Woodhouse, and many more.
Dogs throughout history have enjoyed a special relationship with humankind, and our favourite four-legged creatures continue to grow in popularity. The writers and poets collected within this anthology reflect on the joys and pitfalls of dog ownership with wit, and affection.
From Roald Amundsen's account of using and eating sled dogs in his expedition to the South Pole, to J.R. Ackerley's tender portrayal of his ill-behaved dog Tulip, On Dogs traces the canine's journey from working animal to pampered pet. With a humorous introduction by Tracey Ullman (an inveterate adopter of strays), and 6 characterful dog portraits by animal photographer Rhian ap Gruffydd and a cover image by Picasso of his dog Lump.
Contributors include Alice Walker, Charles Dickens, James Thurber, Miranda Hart, Brigitte Bardot, A.A. Gill, David Sedaris, Barbara Woodhouse, and many more.
Reviews / Votes
"The infectious joy of dogs figures large in On Dogs: An Anthology, introduced by the actor and comedian Tracey Ullman. Although she is a devoted dog-lover...the selections in the anthology are not all feel-good. S everal are dark or poignant pieces on a dog's death; others offer sour or sardonic comments on pet dogs. The collection is an eclectic mixture drawn from fiction, poems, anecdotes, and scientific or philosophical essays....It is... an enjoyable collection in which many aspects of our complex relationship with dogs are touched on." -- David E. Cooper * Times Literary Supplement * "This heartwarming compendium includes short essays, stories, reflections and poetry from note- worthy writers ranging from Virginia Woolf and David Sedaris to Shakespeare and Brigitte Bardot. A linen-bound hardcover sized to fit perfectly in the hand, it's ideal for gift-giving." * The Bark * "Introduced by Tracey Ullman, this elegant, pocketsize tribute to our most loyal friends is realised in excerpts from novels, poems and literary theory." -- Louise Darblay * Art Review * 'A classy book, and a perfect Christmas gift for the person who has everything.' -- Jo Good * BBC Radio London * 'With an impressive list of contributors, On Dogs is sure to entertain.' * Country Life * 'A stocking-stuffer gem.' * Bark magazine * 'Bite-size canine writing punctuated by photos of slightly startled breeds and featuring an intro by Tracey Ullman. Tough to not love.'* The Real Story *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
Black & white photographs
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 124 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
235 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912559-15-2 (9781912559152)
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Persons
Tracey Ullman is an internationally acclaimed producer, writer, actor and dog lover. She is perhaps best known for her series "The Tracey Ullman Show," which established her as a major comic talent. Ullman has received many industry honors including seven Emmys, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA. Her most recent show "Tracey Breaks the News" met with acclaimed success. Her current dog is a mixed breed terrier named Oscar.
Content
Contributors: Shakespeare, Alice Walker, Charles Dickens, Alexandre Dumas, James Thurber, Miranda Hart, Roald Amundsen, Will Self, Roger Scruton, Mikhail Bulgakov, J.M. Barrie, Jack London, Barbara Woodhouse, Lord Byron, Brigitte Bardot, A.A. Gill, J.R. Ackerley, Jack London, John Steinbeck, David Sedaris, Virginia Woolf, Attila Jozsef, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Dr Temple Grandin, Vita Sackville-West, Barbara Woodhouse, George Catlin, Elizabeth Gaskill, Kathryn Hughes, David Redmalm, Father Mark Osborne, Heli Chatelain, Eileen Battersby, Wislawa Szymborska & the Dowager Empress of China Tzu-his.