Picasso & Lump: A Dachshund's Odyssey

This fine art photojournalism coffee table book will put a lump (no pun intended) in the throat of Dachshund owners everywhere. The close friendship between the photographer, Picasso and Jacqueline is incredibly obvious from this book. Lump was Dave Duncan's pet, who only came along for the ride in Duncan's fabled, custom-made 300 SL Mercedes futuristic-looking sports car that after trading some photos for the car he drove to assignments all over the world for more than 40 years and 300,000 plus miles. After they arrived at Picasso's estate, Villa La Californie, Lump made himself at home and stayed with the Picasso family for the next sixteen years. He was the only pet to whom Picasso ever really showed affection. Picasso memorialized their meeting by painting a ceramic plate portrait of Lump during their first meal together in 1957. The dog seemed to enjoy looking at the new plate Picasso had made in his honor, although he was probably hoping for something meatier? Their time together would last until 1973 when they both died and moved on to another home beyond the stars. An incredible access to Picasso's private life, his subject's complete relaxation in front of the camera and the skill of one of the 20th Century's great photojournalists combine to make this a truly marvelous book. The book's reader/viewer can't help but feel that they are right there observing the private world of Picasso as unnoticed as the room's interior walls themselves. Because the subject is one of the greatest artists of all time, the book is more than just a tribute to a loyal family dog; it's a peek into the mind of the dog's master. Picasso was noted for "working, working, working." Lump provided the artist with some amusement and unconditional love and loyalty. Only Lump had total run of the house. Picasso also had a boxer named Yan, but he was practically ignored by the "Maestro." Yan and Lump kept each other company, when none of their human masters were around and looked all the world like the "Laurel and Hardy" version of dogs at Villa La Californie. This is not a book that will give the reader much information about Dachshunds. It's a very well done and personal family album and tribute to a family pet. It will probably bring a tear to the eyes of the reader. This seventeen-year photo essay is the measure by which all such books in the future will be judged. I felt like Duncan must have been floating around in an invisible bubble recording his pictures while the subjects remained totally unaware of his presence. Since that obviously wasn't the case, it's an even greater tribute to the photojournalistic talents of this book's creator. Duncan and Picasso were kindred souls both of whom truly loved dogs.

We love dachshunds, and this little story made me smile. All the Piccaso paintings are amazing too.

"Used" book in what appears to be perfectly NEW condition at a used price. Picasso and a dachshund...what's not to love?

The record of a beloved relationship between Picasso and Lump, who actually chose each other. It's so warming to see the photographic record of that, actually taken by the man who decided that Picasso's home was FOR him, and he was tired of moving around, because his former human, the photographer, moved around too much. Lump totally took over, and Picasso loved him SO MUCH that he didn't mind at all. This is shown in all the totally handsome pictures in the book, and anyone who loves good photography and a good love story will love it. BTW, their relationship was SO STRONG, that Picasso and Lump died w/in a few days of each other. Picasso was 94, and Lump was 17, quite a measure of their love, and ANYONE who loves a good love story will LOVE IT! It is truly a book that the whole family will enjoy!

And one every visitor has been really enjoying! A timeless tale of a great artist and his beloved Dachshund.

Really enjoying this book. So many interesting photos. A glimpse into the everyday life of Picasso and his little buddy Lump. ThriftBooks is always great to deal with. The book was in much better condition than described and the shipping was quick.

Charming, good story, good pictures.Highly recommendable. A treasure.

Legendary book about a dog that lived with Picasso-it was given to him by the photographer and it managed to spend many years next to Picasso. Looks like Picasso may have treated his dogs better than some of his girlfriends. Nice photographs.

I bought this book for my wife, a Dachshund lover, who already has "Lump: The Dog Who Ate A Picasso" by the same author. I presumed that "A Dachshund's Odyssey" would be a follow-up, but it is not; apart from the slightly different dust jackets, these two books are IDENTICAL. And Amazon have the nerve to be offering the two together at a special price!If you don't already have either of these books and you like Daxies or are interested in Picasso, then it probably rates three stars. If you already have one of these titles, for goodness sake don't buy the other.

"Lump"THE BOSS, AFTER THE MASTER-a loverly BOOK

Mögen Sie Hunde? Verehren Sie Picasso? Schauen Sie sich gerne Schwarz-Weiss-Fotos an? Lesen Sie englische Bücher? Dann ist dieser Bildband genau das Richtige für Sie!Pablo Picasso hatte viele Tiere- seine absolute Nr. 1 hieß Lump und war ein Dackel.Der Fotograf David Douglas Duncan besuchte seinen Freund Picasso in dessen südfranzösischer Villa. Mit dabei war sein Dackel Lump. "Als ich Picasso besuchte, kam Lump mit, sah sich kurz um:' Das gefällt mir! Adios'- und er verließ mich, um mit Picasso zu leben", erzählt der heute 90-jährige Fotograf. Auf vielen Schwarz-Weiss-Fotos , die in diesem Buch zu sehen sind, hält er diese außergewöhnliche Beziehung zwischen Herr und Hund gekonnt fest: Lump ist ständiger Gast in Picassos Atelier, beschnuppert im Garten die Ziege Esmeralda, balgt mit dem Boxer Yan herum, während Picasso mit Yves Montand und Simone Signoret über Gott und die Welt plaudert. Er ist Picassos Kindern Claude und Paloma ein treuer Begleiter und durfte vom Tisch ( von seinem handgemalten Picasso-Teller) mitessen und es sich auf dem Schpß seines Herrchens bequem machen ...All das und vieles mehr hat Duncan in dem wunderschönen Bildband mit seiner Leica festgehalten. Von Picassos Kunst erfährt man nicht sehr viel; doch man ist berührt von der Herzlichkeit, die der geniale Künstler seinem "Seelenverwandten" Lump entgegenbringt.Am 20.3.73 starb Lump, zehn Tage später Picasso.

Uno splendido racconto "molto fotografico" la quotidianita' condivisa non di un uomo qualsiasi: il pittore di tutti i tempi e non di un cane qualsiasi, ma un bassotto col suo gran carattere e la sua grande personalita' . Attimi di complicita' per sempre impressi e condivisi per chi ama riconoscersi e commuoversi nei connubi Uomo /Cane ed ama i bassotti alla follia!!Lo consiglio a tutti coloro che apprezzano le foto in bianco nero ed adorano perdersi nei dettagli dello studio di un pittore, sognare e ricostruire con la fantasia la creazione di un'opera, un viaggio intensissimo e coinvolgente.

Mögen Sie Hunde? Verehren Sie Picasso? Schauen Sie sich gerne Schwarz-Weiss-Fotos an? Lesen Sie englische Bücher? Dann ist dieser Bildband genau das Richtige für Sie!Pablo Picasso hatte viele Tiere- seine absolute Nr.1 hieß Lump und war ein Dackel.Der Fotograf David Douglas Duncan besuchte 1957 seinen Freund Picasso in dessen südfranzösischer Villa. Mit dabei war sein Dackel Lump. "Als ich Picasso besuchte, kam Lump mit, sah sich kurz um:' Das gefällt mir! Adios' - und er verließ mich, um mit Picasso zu leben", erzählt der heute 90-jährige Fotograf. Auf vielen Schwarz-Weiss-Fotos , die in diesem Buch zu sehen sind, hält er die außergewöhnliche Beziehung zwischen Herr und Hund gekonnt fest: Lump ist ständiger Gast in Picassos Atelier, beschnuppert im Garten die Ziege Esmeralda, balgt mit dem Boxer Yan herum, während Picasso mit Yves Montand und Simone Signoret über Gott und die Welt plaudert. Er ist Picassos Kindern Claude und Paloma ein treuer Begleiter, durfte vom Tisch ( von seinem handgemalten Picasso-Teller) mitessen und es sich auf dem Schoß seines Herrchens bequem machen ...All das und vieles mehr hat Duncan in diesem wunderschönen Bildband mit seiner Leica festgehalten. Von Picassos Kunst erfährt man nicht sehr viel; doch man ist berührt von der Herzlichkeit, die der geniale Künstler seinem "Seelenverwandten" Lump entgegenbringt.Am 20.3.73 starb Lump, zehn Tage später Picasso.