Happy New Year!

From me and my four-legged companion to you and yours, here's to a fantastic 2006! That's my pooch, Payton, on the back porch eagerly awaiting fun and frolic in the year ahead.

People Magazine lists my new book in Holiday Gift Guide

In incredibly good news, I just found out that People Magazine has featured Barking Up the Family Tree in its Holiday Gift Guide. In the page from the magazine to the left, my book is on the right inside the dog bowl. The magazine decided to photograph the actual book cover without the dust jacket. I'm super-psyched about the press, but, I must admit, a little bummed that they didn't photograph the book with the dust jacket, which is how the book is seen in bookstores and online. Gayle Chin, the book's designer, suggested that perhaps the dust jacket didn't stand out well against the red backdrop they used. My thought was perhaps when they put the book on an angle in the dog bowl, the dust jacket was bowing out. In any case, I'm thrilled to have made the People Magazine Holiday Gift Guide! The issue date is December 5th if anyone wants to pick up a copy.

The Bark Magazine Features New Book

I'm thrilled to write that the prestigious Bark Magazine has featured Barking Up the Family Tree in it's latest issue. Two images from the book are showcased as well as a blurb on the book. It's a moving issue, which has incredible coverage of the plight of dogs and their owners in the Katrina disaster. Check it out.

Courier News Review

Paul Grzella of the Courier News in New Jersey has reviewed Barking Up the Family Tree in the Life & Leisure section of this morning's paper. Check it out here.

Along with the story the paper ran a contest calling for people to write in what they've learned from their pets. Ten copies of my book will be given to the best responses. Here's some of the responses.

Book Signings

I'll be signing copies of both of my books, Barking Up the Family Tree and Old Friends, at the following places:

Oregon

Barnes & Noble in Bend, November 12th, 2-4 pm
2690 NE Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701

Barnes & Noble in Beaverton, November 13th, 2-4 pm
18300 NW Evergreen Pkwy, Beaverton, OR 97006

Barnes & Noble in Medford, December 3rd, 1-3 pm
1400 Biddle Road, Medford, OR 97501

California

Barnes & Noble in Stockton, December 8th, 6-8 pm
4950 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95207

Borders Books in Carlsbad, December 11, 6-8 pm
1905 Calle Barcelona
The Forum Shopping Center, Suite 120
Carlsbad, CA 92009

Borders Books in Thousand Oaks, December 17, 12:30-2:30 pm
125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

An Oregonian Review

Deborah Wood, the pet columnist for the Oregonian newspaper, has reviewed my new book. She was gracious with her comments about my first book, and I'm happy that she enjoyed Barking Up the Family Tree as well. The article appeared in the October 25th issue of the paper. Take a look at the online version here.

Get a FREE COPY of my new book!

Yes, you read right. As part of my efforts to promote Barking Up the Family Tree, I'm looking for veterinary clinics to display a copy of the book. I'll provide them with the display copy, a book easel, and a stack of postcards. And for referring me to a willing veterinarian, I'll send you a signed copy of one of my books. If interested, please email me at mark@markjasher.com.

It's official...Barking Up the Tree is available!

Three years after Mark began work on his second book, Barking Up the Family Tree: Kids and Their Animal Kinships, has finally arrived on bookstore shelves. The book features priceless portraits of kids with their pets and includes a question and answer segment for each pairing. Take a peek at a few sample spreads and order your signed copy today!

Mark is named as one of the most noted dog photographers!

In a book due to hit stores this fall, entitled Planet Dog, Mark is named as one of 10 noted dog photographers. He is included among such greats as William Wegman and Elliot Erwitt! In addition, Old Friends was named among "irresistible photo books for dog lovers."

Welcome!

Welcome to our updated website! We hope you enjoy this newly added section as well as our online store, which offers signed copies of Mark's books. Speaking of which, Mark's latest work, Barking Up the Family Tree, featuring kids and their pets, is due to hit the stores in August! Take a peek and pre-order a signed copy here.

Old Friends

Mark is grateful to have received many kind notes from dog lovers near and far about his first book, Old Friends. Here's what the press has had to say:

"With an unerring eye and flawless technique, Asher captures the autumnal dignity of senior dogs without lapsing into easy sentimentality. For canine-photography buffs, this hardcover collection from a master portraitist is highly recommended."
~ AKC Gazette

"These animals jump from the pages, warm the heart, and inspire the soul."
~ The Humane Society of the United States

"Old Friends: Great Dogs on the Good Life is sure to bring a smile to your face that will grow with every turn of the page."
~ Chicagoland Tails

To order a signed copy of Old Friends, click here.

Old Friends Notecard Set

Chronicle Books has issued an Old Friends notecard set. It includes 20 assorted notecards and envelopes and features five dogs from the book: Mollie, Bailey, Bubba, Nacho, and Max.

Fun Stuff

For a diversion from your workday, check out Mark's first calendar project: Do It Later! A 2006 Planner (or Non-Planner) for the Creative Procrastinator. It's a great gift for the procrastinator in your life! Take a look.

Old Friends in German

Old Friends has been published in German by VGS Egmont! If you are interested in a signed copy of Freunde: Geheimnisse eines langen und glucklichen Lebens, please email us at: service@markjasher.com. Quantities are limited!