The Tao of Maggie: The Sound of One Hound Barking

By Bill Stanton

Book Overview

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." This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740738577
• ISBN13: 9780740738579
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

"Drool Is the Sticky Slobber of Life..."

...so goes our mistress of zen - our goddess of the couch. Bill Stanton is back with another installment of the wonderfully elegant Miss Maggie, Basset extraordinaire. As a Basset Hound owner myself, the humorous and poetic photos of Maggie entertain and crackle with aspects of the comical hound so familiar in my household, and in the fur flecked, drool drizzled homes of others as well. (Just kidding, we Basset owners know...

Gift Reaction

I gave this book as a gift. The recipient was truly delighted and she still shows me particular pictures (and captions) that she most enjoys. This is a great photo essay that captures the essence of the bassett breed and the strong bond between humans and animals. Funny, heart warming, and a treat to share.

Each page is a poster worth a thousand words and tears

I lost my "Maggie" this year. I was so sad but Bill Stanton captures the essence of this wonderful species and let me grieve and laugh at the same time. What a wonderful book. You don't have to love Bassett Hounds to read this. But if you lose your Bassett be sure to get this book. Bill Stanton needs to get posters on the market for us. Each photo is a gem.

This is a Gem

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...

Wonderfully Funny

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.