Stephanie Howard-Smith in conversation with Nick Duerden
Daunt Books83 Marylebone High Street
Thu 15 Oct · 18:30 · £6
About this event
Yap! follows in the pawprints of the breeds we have grown to love and cherish, from the small dogs memorialised in Ancient Rome, to the pug who colonised Napoleon’s marital bed, to the toy spaniels who never left the side of King Charles II and canine stars like Billy and Tiny the Wonder who drew crowds to Victorian taprooms and taverns. Through this endearing account we are brought all the way up to Y2K fashion trends popularised by Paris Hilton and her chihuahua, Tinkerbell, and the pet influencers of the 21st-century. Pug-owner and pet historian Stephanie Howard-Smith reveals how small dogs have shaped our lives as much as we have theirs. Through our companionship these breeds challenge social dynamics, change the way we spend our leisure time, offer a chance for self-expression and contribute to a global industry now worth over £250 billion. Yap! is a paean to the unbreakable bond between humans and their petite pets. Stephanie will be joined in conversation by journalist and writer, Nick Duerden. Nick is the author of People Who Like Dogs Like People Who Like Dogs . and has written for the likes of the Guardian, Independent, Sunday Times, GQ and Elle .
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A different kind of night
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