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Dogs As I See Them Kindle Edition

by Lucy Dawson (Author), Ann Patchett (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGES

With a new foreword by Ann Patchett

In the 1930s, Lucy Dawson’s friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and British magazines that she agreed to gather them together in a book, Dogs As I See Them.

Now available once again after being out of print for decades, and a complete replication the original 1936 edition, Dogs As I See Them includes all of Dawson’s irresistible graphite and pastel drawings and handwritten notes. Along with her illustrations are her own amusing stories about the conduct of each of her subjects as they posed for her. Her charming reminiscences interpret the character and mood of each dog, and make us friends at once with each and every one in this gallery of endearing portraits. Dogs As I See Them is a remarkable collection dog lovers of all generations will take to their hearts.

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  1. Print length
    95 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Harper
  5. Publication date
    October 20, 2015
  6. File size
    32987 KB
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From the Back Cover

A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGES

With a new foreword by Ann Patchett

In the 1930s, Lucy Dawson’s friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and British magazines that she agreed to gather them together in a book, Dogs As I See Them.

Now available once again after being out of print for decades, and a complete replication the original 1936 edition, Dogs As I See Them includes all of Dawson’s irresistible graphite and pastel drawings and handwritten notes. Along with her illustrations are her own amusing stories about the conduct of each of her subjects as they posed for her. Her charming reminiscences interpret the character and mood of each dog, and make us friends at once with each and every one in this gallery of endearing portraits. Dogs As I See Them is a remarkable collection dog lovers of all generations will take to their hearts.

About the Author

Ann Patchett is the author of novels, most recently the #1 New York Times bestselling Tom Lake, works of nonfiction, and children's books. She has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the PEN/Faulkner, the Women's Prize in the U.K., and the Book Sense Book of the Year. Her novel The Dutch House was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages. Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. President Biden awarded her the National Humanities Medal in recognition of her contributions to American culture. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she is the owner of Parnassus Books. Visit her at annpatchett.com.



Lucy Dawson (1870-1954) was a British illustrator best known for her paintings and etchings of sporting dogs and other breeds. She also created art for playing cards, cigarette cards, and numerous postcard series. She accepted commissions by individuals, most notably the Royal Family. She painted the Queen Mother's favorite corgi, Dookie, whose portrait was later reproduced as a Christmas card. She published several dog-related titles, including Dogs As I See Them (1936), Dogs Rough and Smooth (1937), The Runaways (1938), and Lucy Dawson's Dog Book (1939).

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SRYUWCM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (October 20, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 20, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 32987 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 95 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Little Miss Fun
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully Charming
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2017
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The older I get, the more I love dogs. This charming book was out of print for many years. It’s now back in print with a forward by the author Ann Patchett. The dog sketches are captured beautifully. If you love dogs, this book is an absolute joy. If you know someone who loves dogs, this would be a perfect gift.
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Janet L. Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022
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I use the book as a coffee table book along with the book Dogs Rough and Smooth by same author purchased at same time. Enjoy the drawings.
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Chris S
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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What a delightful book! Ann Patchett’s forward is perfect. I keep this on my coffee table and look through it time & time again. It’s also a wonder gift for any dog lover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sketching Dogs
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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This book is a collection of the best dog art I have come across in 25 years. A few of the drawing evoke the sense " have seen that sketch before" but where.
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Barb
5.0 out of 5 stars It was exactly as advertised.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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The books were like new and arrived on time. The republication was true to the original book I had years ago.
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Nick Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars No dachshund pics in this one
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
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I thought this was the book that had her dachshund drawings but it's not
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Patricia Browne
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely art book of dog sketches
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019
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A beautiful book of dog sketches and pastel prints.
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Dolly
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for dog lovers.
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017
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This is a beautiful book of illustrations. I am tempted to cut some out to frame.
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milouetbibou
5.0 out of 5 stars Livre magnifique
Reviewed in France on January 17, 2020
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très belles illustrations. Je le recommande!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dogs As I See Them
Reviewed in Japan on January 29, 2021
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最高に可愛くて素敵な絵本です
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Debbie M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Dog lovers look here.
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2016
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Beautiful illustrations.
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harriet
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2016
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If you are a dog lover you will love this book. The drawings capture the character of the breeds in a magical way. A book for a lifetime.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful drawings, so realistic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2016
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Wonderful drawings, so realistic. Lucy captures the images of dogs beautifully. Looking forward to seeing another of her books being reprinted.
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