The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking [Hardcover]

Bill Stanton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

The fabulously feisty and photogenic basset hound known as Maggie went from having one fan-owner/photographer Bill Stanton-to thousands after the publication of their first book, Maggie's Way: Observations from Below Your Knees.

Maggie returns with more dog's-eye-view wit and wisdom in The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking. This keepsake book is filled with delightful color and black-and-white photographs capturing Maggie in action. Each photo is accompanied by sage wisdom from ancient philosophers, accomplished writers, and, of course, Maggie herself who handily dispenses Eastern-influenced advice. Who says basset hounds can't be zen masters? The photos within reveal the many sides of Maggie, from the inspiring snatching dog biscuits in mid-air to the slightly less-than-inspiring captured on film with her head in the toilet. With its creative blend of humor, meditative contemplation, and stunning photography, The Tao of Maggie makes a great gift and is sure to keep lovers of all dogs smiling.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Photographer Bill Stanton's work has appeared in such prestigious publications as Time, Life, and the New York Times. His work has also been shown in numerous exhibits including the Taranto Photo Gallery in Chelsea, and in Academy Award-winner Jessica Wu's documentary film, The Living Museum. Bill lives in Manhattan with his wife and son, and of course, his dog.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740738577
• ISBN-13: 978-0740738579
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #813,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Photo Essays
  • #42 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Nature & Wildlife

More About the Author

Photographer Bill Stanton's work has appeared in such prestigious publications as Time, Life, and the New York Times. His work has also been shown in numerous exhibits including the Taranto Photo Gallery in Chelsea, and in Academy Award-winner Jessica Wu's documentary film, The Living Museum. Bill lives in Manhattan with his wife and son, and of course, his dog

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Gem, December 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking (Hardcover)

I'm a 30-year Basset lover and this book is one of the best. It's charming, funny and so very, very true. Bill Stanton is a master of getting just the right words to describe his hilarious (and superb) photos of Maggie, his now-11-year old Basset (check out the bagel pic and the one about "patience".). ALL Basset lovers should own this book (and his first one, "Maggie's Way"). I've given many as gifts and they are always a hit (also they're reasonably priced).

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully Funny, December 2, 2003

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Sabrina (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking (Hardcover)

I would recommend this to book to any dog lover. I picked up this book on the way out of the store, and couldn't put it down. I had to go back and buy it. This is a a gem of a book, and I'm sure you'll treasure the sage wisdom of this floppy eared philosopher.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One Basset's World of Wonder, October 19, 2009

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PHILIP S WOLF (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking (Hardcover)

We lost our Basset Hound, Tinker Bell, just a few years ago. To this day, we still mourn in my home, for that wonderful dog. Then along comes this book: "The Tao of Maggie" that I purchased as a birthday gift for my wife.

WOOF !!!

You don't have to own, or even be anywhere near a Basset Hound, to enjoy the words & pictures found in this amazing little book! Bill Stanton, the author-photographer, and owner of Maggie, the Basset, knows his subject so very well! The wisdom and wit, that you are going to find in this book, more than make the purchase price seem very low, indeed! And, the images of Maggie, make this even better still.

This book will heal you, it has done wonders in my home!
FIVE STARS !!!