The French Dog [Hardcover]

Rachael Hale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Joining their owners at cafés, in shops, and just about everywhere else, dogs have always had a special place in French life. In The French Dog, bestselling animal photographer Rachael McKenna (née Hale) has captured a host of unforgettable dogs—dachshunds, poodles, Labradors, bulldogs, and more—in a variety of stunning locations, from stately chateaux to chic Paris addresses to cobblestoned streets in quiet villages.
A follow-up to the popular book The French Cat, this photographic exploration of the captivating canines of Rachael’s adopted home also shares her experience living in a new country with her young family. Artwork and quotes from famous French dog lovers and literary greats are also included, making this an irresistible read for Francophiles and dog lovers alike.

Praise for The French Dog:
“These photos make me incredibly happy.” —Amy Azzarito, Design*Sponge
"The idea behind Rachael Hale’s stunning new photography book is simple: Everything looks better in France." —Metro

“It’s the next best thing to a trip to France with your dog in tow.” —Modern Dog Magazine

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rachael McKenna (née Hale) is a photographer and author whose books—including Snog: A Puppies Guide to Love and 101 Salvations: For the Love of Dogs—have sold more than 2.8 million copies. Originally from New Zealand, Rachael now lives in France with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter, Charlize.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang; y First printing edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584799773
• ISBN-13: 978-1584799771
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,747 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Travel with Pets
  • #83 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Travel

More About the Author

Over the past decade Rachael Hale has become renowned throughout the world for her quirky and delightful images of babies and animals.

Rachael released her first book 101 Salivations: For the Love of Dogs in 2003, post book launch the 'Rachael Hale' brand started to grow and Rachael spent the next few years creating animal images for licensing. As well as appearing on literally millions of greeting cards, calendars, posters and stationery around the world, Rachael's images continued to feature in a number of bestselling animal books including: 101 Cataclysms: For the Love of Cats; Smitten: A Kitten's Guide to Happiness; Snog: A Puppy's Guide to Love; and more recently Rachael has turned her eye to babies with Baby Love published in 2008. Altogether her books have sold nearly 3 million copies in 13 languages.

Twelve years on, Rachael was getting bogged down with the relentless nature of studio work and realized that the way forward was to just do what she'd always wanted to do: work with animals in their own environment, in the wild, using natural light.
Having now left the studio for the field, change was something that inspired Rachael,
Now married, soon came the twin births of baby Charlize and the Rachael McKenna brand. The images Rachael creates are now published under her new name, Rachael McKenna, and she is no longer involved with the images and merchandise published under the Rachael Hale brand. _
Today Rachael, husband Andy and daughter, Charlize, live in a tiny village, in the Southwest of France.

In 2011, when Charlize was three months old, Rachael set off on her first assignment under her new name, from her long-time publisher, PQ Blackwell. As she says, "It was my dream job. Traveling through France while taking photos of beautiful cats in the character filled villages, cities and countryside of France."

Rachael's gorgeous new book, The French Cat, will be published in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Germany and Japan in September 2011. Go to www.pqblackwell.com for more details, or www.amazon.com to pre-order a copy.

Rachael is now busy working on her next two books: Lunch in Provence, a sumptuous photographic journey of food and dining in Provence; and The French Dog, a companion volume to The French Cat.

Websites:
http://www.rachaelmckenna.com
http://www.babylovecollection.com/
http://www.pqblackwell.com/
http://www.twitter.com/rachaelmckenna
http://rachaelmckennaphotography.blogspot.com/

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dogs in France June 21, 2012

By Lili Goldberg

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Just purchased this book and will buy three more as gifts. The photos are amazing and truly original and beautiful - Bravo to the photographer!
A must for all animal lovers. Thank you!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars the french dog May 19, 2012

By niffa

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Characterful images of our most loyal companions. The most beautiful mutts in the most glorious of locations. A treat for the eyes and a must for the dog lover

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The French Dog October 30, 2012

By E. Martin

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book combined my love for dogs and European architure. The pictures are beautiful and the dogs are adorable. This is a great book for both.