Dogs Like Us
Published on 14. September 2023
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-84689-384-1 (ISBN)
Description
People often chose a dog that resembles themselves, consciously or unconsciously. Even scientific experiments have proved it. For example, you rarely find a Hell's Angel with a bichon frise, or a sweet little old lady with a bulldog. A gentle quiet academic wouldn't normally chose a boisterous border collie, nor would an energetic teenager chose a basset hound.
Our beloved dogs are rather like our choice of car or the clothes we wear. The science writer David Robson says, 'The canine mini-me reveals a narcissistic tendency in us all.'
In these humorous, colourful illustrations of doppelgaenger dogs, artist John Holder has depicted a superb, visually entertaining collection of dogs and their owners in all their lookalike glory. A treat for dog owners everywhere.
Our beloved dogs are rather like our choice of car or the clothes we wear. The science writer David Robson says, 'The canine mini-me reveals a narcissistic tendency in us all.'
In these humorous, colourful illustrations of doppelgaenger dogs, artist John Holder has depicted a superb, visually entertaining collection of dogs and their owners in all their lookalike glory. A treat for dog owners everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a wickedly entertaining book and a treat for dog owners everywhere.' * NFU Countryside Magazine, October 2023 * 'If you look at each character closely enough, you will see that they resemble someone you know. Don't take my word for it. Buy the book.' * Country Squire Magazine, September 2023 * 'This is a timely publication with a strong visual appeal forming a handy gift for you friends with dogs.' * Best of British Magazine, November 2023 * 'Dogs Like Us serves as a sequel to John's successful book, 'No Dogs on the Bed' and is an entertaining compilation of illustrations that celebrate the striking resemblances between dogs and their owners.' * Illustration X, November 2023 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
60 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84689-384-1 (9781846893841)
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Person
John Holder was born in Suffolk and now lives in Cambridge where he enjoys walking Murphy, a well-behaved Schnauzer farm dog, every day. Having studied at the Cambridge School of Art, he has had a career spanning over fifty years working as a graphic designer and art director as well as being a visiting lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University where he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts award. John's illustrations appear regularly in books, newspapers and magazines worldwide.