A Dog Day: A hilarious and heart-warming classic for all ages

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First published in 1902, A Dog Day has been continuously in demand ever since. The story of a day in the life of a lovable scamp, told by the dog himself, has captivated generations - and has the rare quality of appealing to young and old alike. Filled with wit, humour and warmth, Souvenir Press is proud to reissue this timeless classic - complete with the original illustrations... and more than a little mischief.

Walter Emanuel (1869 - 1915) was a well-known author and satirist. After working as a solicitor for five years, he left legal practice to pursue a career in humour writing. His work was featured in humour magazines such as Punch, where he had a weekly column. He is known for his anthropomorphic dog characters. A Dog Day is his most famous work. Cecil Aldin was born in 1870 and began his working life as a magazine illustrator. He soon became famous for his sporting prints, posters, children's books and pictures of old inns but he became world famous for his portrayals of dogs. It was said of him that he "captured the very soul of a dog". His original artworks are now highly prized by collectors and there are regular exhibitions of his work. A Dog Day has been his most enduring work.

'Quite the best dog story ever written' - Guardian 'One of my favourite books of all time' - Jilly Cooper 'A day in the life of a disgracefully naughty puppy ... The drawings by Cecil Aldin are absolute heaven.' - Mail on Sunday 'Cecil Aldin's most enduring creation ... Perfect for anyone who loves dogs.' - Horse & Hound