The Truth About Dogs

The Truth About Dogs

by Julian Barnes (Introduction), Volker Kriegel (Author)

Synopsis

The Truth About Dogs is a delightful and lovingly drawn homage to the curious idiosyncrasies of man's most loyal animal companion. On every page of this well-observed and very funny collection, there lies another indisputable certainty about dogs that Volker Kriegel succinctly portrays with his understated and wonderfully composed sketches. For intriguing ideas about potential cross-breeding to illuminating insights into different breeds' defecation procedure, this is a book that has something for all members of the dog-loving community. From the wellied country gent with his boisterous pair of black labradors to the snazzy urbanite with preened poodle in step and even further afield to professed dog haters, everyone will find some aspect of canine existence that rings true in these hilarious sketches and that will consequently bring them to fits of laughter.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: UK open market ed
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 17 Oct 2005

ISBN 10: 0747578524
ISBN 13: 9780747578529
Book Overview: With an introduction by Julian Barnes Perfect Christmas gift for dog lovers Volker Kriegel had fans worldwide of his Jazz Rock music

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'The human race is distinctly fortunate that dogs have not yet learned how to blush' Julian Barnes
Author Bio
Volker Kriegel was born in Germany and as well as being an author and artist, was primarily known as a famous guitarist and the Father of Jazz Rock . His albums include Tropical Harvest and Spectrum. He died in Spain in June 2003 at the age of 59.