Book Links and Reviews
NOT ONLY THE DOGS (BOOKS AS WELL)
by Michael Rosser
by Michael Rosser
The French Bulldog numbers explosion is reflected in current Frenchie publishing.
Let’s review French Bulldog book numbers (in the English language) since the last world war. (Include children’s books, well-regarded pamphlets and booklets, but exclude magazines and so on.)
From 1945 it took nearly forty years for a total of four French Bulldog publications to emerge. Contrast 2008 and 2009. Each year four frenchie books were published.
The accelerating pattern is shown in this little chart:
1945 to 1985 4 books in 40 years
1986 to 1995 6 in 10 years
1996 to 2000 6 in 5 years
2001 to 2005 10 in 5 years
2006 to 2007 4 in 2 years
2008 4 in 1 year
2009 4 in 1 year
(or 12 in the 4 years 2006 to 2009)
The reviews below will give you an idea of the variety of published works of our favorite breed.
Portrait of America’s French Bulldogs
Contemporary Pedigrees That Shaped The Breed in the United States
Contemporary Pedigrees That Shaped The Breed in the United States
Extraordinary artwork and pedigree info from Linda Maingot, with contributions from Juanita Imperiale writing about the use of genetic manipulation to shape the breed, and grooming advice from DaNee' Jensen. There are 55 full page color portraits by Linda Maingot of 63 champions, and opposite each painting is a four generation pedigree prefaced by succinct but interesting notes.
This book is a must-have addition to serious Frenchie breeders' and fanciers' libraries. For Michael Rosser's review, click here.
The World of Frenchies
This book is a wonderful frenchie trip around the world, covering 2007 and 2008. It is all the more interesting for the different countries' correspondents’ reports and texts. Chock full of photographs and pedigrees, this 308 page hardback book is a must-have addition for any Frenchie bibliophile's bookshelf! Read Michael Rosser's review here and then order your copy!
This book is a wonderful frenchie trip around the world, covering 2007 and 2008. It is all the more interesting for the different countries' correspondents’ reports and texts. Chock full of photographs and pedigrees, this 308 page hardback book is a must-have addition for any Frenchie bibliophile's bookshelf! Read Michael Rosser's review here and then order your copy!
CORNELIA and the Audacious Escapades of the Somerset Sisters
This book, supposedly written for adolescent
girls, is actually a fun read for adults! Now
out in paperback as well as hard cover, click
here to see what Michael Rosser has to say about it.
This book, supposedly written for adolescent
girls, is actually a fun read for adults! Now
out in paperback as well as hard cover, click
here to see what Michael Rosser has to say about it.
ANKLE SOUP and CUSTARD AND MUSTARD
Two great new children's books that adults will enjoy just as much as kids! Follow Carlos the French Bulldog in his adventures in Grand Central Station (Ankle Soup) and at Coney Island (Custard and Mustard).
The author Maureen Sullivan and artist Alison Josephs will be at the FBDCA Specialty to have a book signing. Get a little preview of these books here.
DOG PAINTING A history of the dog in art
Michael Rosser's review of William Secord's latest book on dog painting will have you grabbing for your Visa card! Even those who are lucky enough to own the previous book (Dog Painting 1840 – 1940 A Social History of the Dog in Art) will want to add this to your collection. Read about it here!
Sweet Pea the Bumble Bee: Beeing Extraordinary
This charming little photo essay aims to inspire children to "bee" strong, bee loving, bee bold, bee compassionate — all of the characteristics that Frenchies have in such abundance.
You can read more about this here.
Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia
Michael Rosser found a great treasure ... Part 19 of Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia ... at one of the vendor booths at our specialty, and has written about it here.
BERTIE and the BIG RED BALL
Another review from Michael of a great Frenchie book: Bertie and the Big Red Ball!
Beryl Cook, the artist who created Bertie, died on 28 May 2008 at the age of 81.
This wonderful book ... not just for children ... was published in 1982 and is now out of print. Good luck at finding a copy! To read Michael's review click here.
ALFRED'S NOSE
For a book that you will love, click here to read Michael's review of Vivienne Flesher's great new book ... ALFRED'S NOSE! More details at www.alfredthebulldog.com You can order a signed, stamped copy from our website boutique by clicking here. By buying the book on this website, you are supporting the FBDCA Charitable Fund, which is selling it as a fundraiser to provide grants for education, health, and rescue. Half the purchase price goes to this worthy cause.
