The magic of photographer Kim Levin's photos and touching prose combine to create another poignant essay about the unique and endearing qualities of dogs. This poetic duet of picture and word celebrates the many facets of dogs-the silly things they do, the sweet way they look, the funny moves they make-which all combine to make them so darn lovable. Why We Really Love Dogs celebrates the myriad reasons people love their dogs. Because . . . *they compete for cuteness *they sit for cookies *they just plain look funny In America alone, 40 million people own more than 50 million dogs. Of those dedicated dog owners, about 13 million Americans say they're as attached to their dogs as they are to their best friends. Everyone who has ever treasured a favorite dog will appreciate this collection of heartwarming words and images to pay homage to the special human/pet bond.
Kim Levin is a NY/NJ based photographer who specializes in pet portraiture. Kim Levin Photography combines her passion for photography and her love of animals. Kim has published 18 books including the best-selling Cattitude and Why We Love Dogs. Her newest book Dogplay. The Canine Guide to Being Happy was featured in People Magazine and is available now.
Her other pet portrait books include Frenemies, PhoDOGraphy, Pawfiles, Caternal Instincts, Catrimony, Cattitude, Hound for the Holidays, Growing Up, Why We Really Love Dogs, Why We Love Cats, Dogma, Working Dogs: Tales from Animal Planet's K-9 to 5 World, and Erin Go Bark! Kim's books have sold a half million copies to date and have been published in eight languages.
Kim Levin's dog and cat images are also licensed by Calypso Cards, Sharper Cards, Spirit Cards in Australia, Harry N. Abrams and Brown Trout Calendars. She is a passionate advocate of animal adoption and has supported The ASPCA, Petfinder.com, and other animal humane organizations for many years.
Kim's work is available for corporate, editorial, stock and private assignments. Visit her website at www.kimlevin.com or her blog at www.kimlevinphotography.wordpress.com. Kim lives in NJ with her husband, two children and adopted border collie/greyhound mix.
