Lassie: The Extraordinary Story of Eric Knight and 'The World's Favourite Dog'

By: Peter Haining

Presenting an illustrated profile of the celebrated collie dog Lassie and his lesser-known creator, this chronicle features a comprehensive selection of rare film stills, cartoon strips, and book and magazine illustrations, making it a perfect gift book for collectors, dog-lovers, or anyone interested in the Lassie phenomenon.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0720612675
• ISBN13: 9780720612677
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

A 'must have' for any fan of the films or TV shows

LASSIE: THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF ERIC KNIGHT AND 'THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE DOG' is a 'must have' for any fan of the films or TV shows, and its publication coincides with the 2006 release of the new Lassie film. While much attention has been given to the dog and the TV show, few details - until now - have been revealed about the author of Lassie, Eric Knight, a sheep farmer who grew up in England but emigrated to the U.S. in 1912. Eric Knight's biography and the evolution of canine-centered literature as a whole is provided along with vintage color photos of various Lassie-Come-Home book covers to provide a vivid story of Knight's world. Changing images of Lassie, film histories, and more accompany the survey. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch