What Labs Love

By Ed Camelli

Book Overview

Lab owners love their dogs, and they'll fall for this full-color gift book, too. For centuries, Labs have captivated humanity -- from child to adult, from urban denizen to country dweller. This photo essay captures Labrador Retrievers as they have accompanied people in their life-journeys, personifying the playfulness, loyalty and collegiality that have made Labs one of the most sought after companion animals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620457253
• ISBN13: 9781620457252
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Funny and Diverting Book About Labrador Retrievers

For those of us who share their lives with God's most nearly perfect earthly creation, i.e., Labrador Retrievers, a book like this is sure to elicit a smile of recognition and an acute sense of recollection. For contained within these pages are a plethora of familiar dog photos, snapshots of moments cpatured forever both on film and in our hearts. I have enjoyed the company of Labradors for over two decades now, and must admit that very often it seems my life centers around my relationship to the four dogs who share my house and my life. So, for someone like me, this humorous little book from Ed Camelli and Mike Singer is the perfect gift, its bevy of color photos and amusing text making it a great picture book for coffee table or kitchen counter. Herein Labs are caught in the midst of everyday activities--in mid-air with Frisbees, in pursuit of thrown balls, smooching faces, and engaging in their beloved water sports. I once heard a Labrador described (accurately) as a creature who would stray five miles out of its way just to jump with boundless enthusiasm into an overgrown mud puddle. Labs simply adore water, and I have even been surprised in the shower by Labrador puppies who could resist the call of the wet and wild! Camelli's photos seem to consistently catch the Labs at key moments whether they be rolling in the grass or cuddling with a playful kitten. Likewise, Singer's text threads a consistent amsuing yet memorable message through the pages, one that amplifies and reinforces the photos. Indeed, what does one say in words to describe the heady experience portrayed in a photo of a Lab in virtual ecstasy while getting his ears, which he describes as a "Lab loving a Vulcan mind-meld." This is a lovely little book, and one any dog lover will truly enjoy!

Fantastic, fun book

This book has wonderful pictures and captions! Any dog lover will enjoy it whether they have a particular interest in labs or not. My daughter, 18 months, also loves looking at it herself. This would be a great gift or coffee table book.

100 superb, dynamic photographs of Labrador Retrievers

100 superb, dynamic photographs of Labrador Retrievers highlight Mike Singer's What Labs Love, an excellent book for dog aficionados. This always reliable dog breed is showcased physically and emotionally in a heartwarming, enjoyable celebration. Especially recommended for Lab owners, or for folks who just plain love Labs, What Labs Love is for anyone who delights in the unconditional love and adoration of a family canine.

Fun, furry photos

This book is great for all dog lovers-not just Lab lovers. The photos are fun and capture what it is about labs that we all love. My nephew loves this book too because it's easy to read and he gets a kick out of the pictures.