The Tao of Pug [Hardcover]

Nancy Levine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2003

Wilson the Pug is the apotheosis of the breed dog lovers can't get enough of and can't buy enough books about. Irresistible goes without saying-but Wilson is also a descendant of Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu's beloved companion, Pug-tzu, and he has a great deal of wisdom to share as he exemplifies quotations from the Tao Te Ching. In The Tao of Pug his own everyday Taoist lifestyle is captured by Nancy Levine, his owner and a veteran dog photographer, in whimsical word and captivating picture. With his adorably expressive face, comic poses, and trademark yin-yang coat, Wilson's magnetism shows us the big, simple, profoundly spiritual picture through the eyes of a little dog. Pug-tzu, he reminds us, said, "A pug is a pug is a pug. I'm just me, Wilson the Pug. And I'm okay with that."

The Tao of Pug is a must-have holiday gift for the fanatic owners of pugs, for all dog lovers, and for any seeker of insight and humorous charm.

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About the Author

Nancy Levine is a former staff photographer for the New York Humane Society whose writing has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Studio (September 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670032581
• ISBN-13: 978-0670032587
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 9.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Next thing you know, I'll be loving chihuahuas..., October 18, 2003

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CoolCalmCollect (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tao of Pug (Hardcover)

I used to think pugs were silly little dogs. And ugly, too. But now, after reading the Tao of Pug, and seeing all those adorable pictures of Wilson, I must say I've had a change of heart. Just don't tell my golden retriever...

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No pug lover should be without this book!, September 29, 2003

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Roxane R. Fritz (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tao of Pug (Hardcover)

Nancy Levine has captured both the heart and soul of pugs everywhere with her wonderful photos of Wilson. This is a book that will not languish on your bookshelf after one reading, but will be enjoyed over and over again. The clever and sometimes profound (for a pug anyway) philosophy of Wilson will bring a smile to your face and stay with you long after you have finished the book. This is a perfect gift for the pug owner you need a present for, or for yourself if you are owned by a pug.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barking praise for The Tao of Pug. Woof! Woof! Woof!, December 24, 2003

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squidpool (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tao of Pug (Hardcover)

If you love pugs, you'll love this book! Neither dogmatic nor pugnacious, the philosophy is simple and elegant, and the photos are fun and beautifully shot. Recommended to all.