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Barbara Garnett-Wilson
receiving the “Maxwell”
medal,
presented by Dog Writers
Assoc. of America,
for
"Best Breed Book of 2007"
from Allan Reznik, editor of
Dog World magazine
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"THE CAVALIER KING CHARLES
SPANIEL, IN FACT AND FANCY is as
much a work of art as a
reference [and] deserves room on
every Cavalier owner's coffee
table...solid, relevant content,
written elegantly and presented
in a beautiful package. Consider
it and its companion piece,
The Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel: A Tribute in Art,
essential to your Cavalier
library." |
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from a review by Allan
Reznik, November, 2007
Celebrity Judge on the
hit CBS series "Greatest
American Dog"
Editor,
Dog World,
Dog Fancy,
and
Dogs in Review
magazines
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CLICK ABOVE TO SEE A
SAMPLING OF ALL 15 BOOK CHAPTERS
Barbara Garnett-Wilson's new
FULL-COLOR
book,
The
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,
in Fact and
Fancy
Excerpts from The Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel Club (UK) e-Newsletter, October,
2007, by Tina and Dennis Homes:
I had
firmly believed the subject [of Cavaliers]
had been well and truly covered and that
there was little room for yet another
publication. But how wrong could I be!
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Fact
and Fancy by Barbara Garnett-Wilson is
an absolutely excellent volume, covering
virtually every aspect of our wonderful
breed.
Beautifully
laid out, the book takes an in-depth look at
so many facets of the Cavalier, many of
which have never been covered by previous
publications. Highly informative and
comprehensive...[with] an enormous amount of
research.... [The author’s] love and
enthusiasm for the breed shine through in
her sheer exuberance and wonderful writing
style.
Over the years I have
accumulated quite a number of excellent
Cavalier books, but this one most surely
takes pride of place. A book that you simply
cannot put down.
A review (excerpted) by Matthew H. Stander,
in a special Westminster edition of Dog
News
magazine, February 9, 2007:
"...rarely do breed books demand a review.
However, there are always exceptions...[and]
certainly Barbara Garnett-Wilson's
incredibly beautiful The Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel, in Fact and Fancy is
that case in point! I cannot
recall...a more beautifully published and
presented breed tome. Every photograph is in
full-color...the quality of the print job is
so high, it boggles the mind...[and] by and
large the photographs used are of
museum-type importance.
"The added plus is the overall coverage and
content presented by the author, who is an
acknowledged and recognized authority.
Here, too, Mrs. Garnett-Wilson exceeds all
expectations. This book is simply in a class
by itself and makes all [other]
efforts...pale in comparison. It
deserves all the praise being heaped upon
it!
"Do yourself a favor and look into buying a
copy of this masterful book."
Named "BEST BREED BOOK
OF THE YEAR" by DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA and WINNER of an "IPPY" AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING,
this highly acclaimed book is a nearly
300-page publication in
full color.
Illustrated by over 450 photos, paintings,
and illustrations, its 15 chapters explore
the make-up of the breed from nose to
tip-of-tail, and its heritage from nearly a
millennium before Christ to its meteoric
rise in popularity today. (Click
here for sampling of all 15
chapters.)
The Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel, in Fact and Fancy
also features:
◊
large format (approx. 10.5 x 11 inches),
perfect for reference or coffee table
◊ hardcover with jacket
◊ fully indexed
◊ professionally designed
◊ printed on heavyweight,
coated stock
◊ archival binding (Smyth
sewn)
◊ oh, and did
we mention...it's in
FULL-COLOR?
Barbara's first book, The Cavalier
King Charles Spaniel in North America,
sold out quickly and is now considered a
collectors' item. There is only a
limited quantity of this first printing of
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel , in Fact and Fancy, just
now being made available to the public, and this
book is
NOT
AVAILABLE IN BOOKSTORES. So, CLICK
HERE to order yours now.
The
public response to The Cavalier King
Charles Spaniel, in Fact and Fancy has
been remarkably positive. Here are
only a few unsolicited comments from
dozens we have received (to see more,
CLICK HERE):
"Fact
and Fancy is the most extravagantly
beautiful breed book I have ever
seen! Every page is a treat for the
eyes. And the text is
fabulous---worth reading every word.
Best of all, it gives facts and
information about Cavaliers that
will help owners care for them the
way this special breed deserves. You
have created the ultimate Cavalier
book.” P. Hall, Fredericksburg, TX
"I was an English major in college,
so I am not easily 'blown away' by
new books, but Fact and Fancy did
just that. Your photos and layout
and presentation of the information
are all first rate. I am so
impressed and thankful that I bought
your publication. It is a fantastic
book. I have never written a letter
of praise for a new book; however I
felt compelled to let you know how I
felt about your book." J. Main, Sun
City Center, FL
“Just thought I would send you a quick note to thank you
for your great service in purchasing your incredible
book. I am so pleased with it; the beautiful photos and
information provided has far outweighed any other book I
have seen on Cavaliers. Thanking you once again...” N.
Hore, Australia
“The book is fabulous! It arrived yesterday and has been
highly detrimental to my work productivity (I'm a
telecommuter and work at home). I can't wait to read it
from cover to cover. In skimming through it, I see that
it has a wonderful blend of Cavalier "lore" and
practical tips on such things as nutrition and grooming.
And the photos are gorgeous! Thanks you so much! I can't
wait for the next book!” S. Harris, Winston-Salem, NC
"I'm speechless after receiving my book!
It's worth every penny! I ordered two more
today to give as gifts and I can't wait to
get them. Now to be left in quiet so I can
read every page." L. Adams,
Claremont, California.
"I received my book today. It is far beyond
my expectations! Unbelievable in quality! I
am in the printing business and the quality
was fantastic. I have not put it down since
I received it. I would like to buy 2
more. Again the information and the
book itself are wonderful - I call it 'The
Cavalier Bible.' I will treasure it forever!
I will not let it leave my house. That is
why I need two more." D. Prather,
Birmingham, AL
"First of all, let me tell you that I
received my copy of the new book and loved
every page of it. In all honesty I think the
book is by far, the best I have ever read!
The photographs and art were masterfully
interspersed in just the right places to add
to the writing. This is not an attempt to
flatter you, I sincerely feel that you have
achieved a book that will be recommended as
'THE BOOK' on Cavaliers for many years to
come. I am sure that time and history will
prove me correct." E. Bernhardt, San
Jose, California.
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