USATODAY.com To Give Away "Pawtographed" Copy Of New Viking Book THE TAO OF PUG To Haiku Contest Winner
USATODAY.com publishes a different reader-composed haiku each weekday. On Friday, November 14, one lucky haiku winner will receive a copy of Wilson the Pug's new book, THE TAO OF PUG (Viking Studio, $19.95).
Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2003 -- Can you haiku? Throw us a line!
USATODAY.com publishes a different reader-composed haiku each weekday. What's haiku? The ancient form of Japanese poetry is composed of three lines, with five syllables in the first, seven syllables in the second and five syllables in the third.
Every Friday, one randomly selected haiku winner will receive a recently published book. The prize awarded on Friday, November 14 will be a copy of THE TAO OF PUG (Viking Studio, $19.95) by Wilson the Pug with Nancy Levine.
What does a pint-size pug dog have to teach people about ancient Chinese wisdom? Quite a bit if hes Wilson the Pug. You see Wilson is a direct descendent of Pug Tzu, the canine companion of Lao Tzu, author of the Tao-te Ching. Wilson and his human companion and photographer, Nancy Levine, have teamed up to create THE TAO OF PUG (On-Sale: September 29, 2003; Viking Studio; ISBN: 0-670-03258-1; Price: $19.95; Pages: 96), a delightful and whimsical look at one of the worlds best known Eastern philosophical texts-from the perspective of one of the most adorable breeds of canine-the pug.
Many pugs have captured our hearts- from Frank the pug in "Men in Black" to Otis, the pug from "The Adventures of Milo and Otis"-just to name a few. Now, here comes Wilson to join the gang and to prove that pugs are more than just a pretty scrunched up face-they are also wise philosophers who can open our minds to the most important principles and life lessons of the Tao.
With 81 beautifully lush, black and white photographs THE TAO OF PUG features intriguing poses from the lovable Wilson (in his trademark yin-yang coat), along with memorable quotes from the Tao-te Ching and Wilsons own interpretations. It is sure to be a hit with pug enthusiasts, dog lovers of all kinds, and those who enjoy a light and humorous look at life and spiritual wisdom.
What theyre saying about THE TAO OF PUG...
"THE TAO OF PUG is funny and wise. You do a pug proud!"
- Frank the Pug, from the movie Men in Black II
"Eat or watch Animal Planet? Hmm, maybe I should take a nap and think about it. Yeah, thats what Ill do."
- Roxy, pug of Ted Danson, putting the wisdom of the Tao into practice
"You dont have to be a pug to love Wilson the Pug and his very funny book, THE TAO OF PUG. Milo loved it too!"
- Otis the Pug, from the movie The Adventures of Milo and Otis
"The greatest good can be found by licking a face...and perhaps getting a treat."
- Fred and Max, pugs of Mackenzie Phillips, on living in harmony with the Tao
About the Authors:
Wilson the Pug is a direct descendant and lineage bearer of Pug-tzu companion of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu. The latter is widely credited with authoring the Tao-te Ching. Wilson lives in Berkeley, California , where he finds much tolerance for this Taoist canine American lifestyle.
Nancy Levine is a veteran dog photographer and former staff photographer for the Elmsford, New York, Humane Society. She has had extensive experience in theater and standup comedy and was a regular contributor to The Investigative Report, a cutting-edge parody newspaper in San Francisco. Her commentaries have been broadcast in the Bay Area on NPR affiliates, and her writing has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.
For further information contact:
Gretchen Koss,
Director, Viking Studio Publicity
212-366-2440
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http://www.penguin.com
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The Tao of Pug
By Wilson the Pug
With Nancy Levine
Viking Studio; On-Sale Date: September 29, 2003; $19.95
ISBN: 0-670-03258-1
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