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In the tradition of classic dog stories like Anna Quindlen�s Good Dog. Stay. and J. R. Ackerley�s My Dog Tulip, actor Vincent Price shares the heartwarming tale of his fourteen-year love affair with his mischievous yet endearing mutt Joe Actor Vincent Price won acclaim for his performances as a menacing villain in dozens of macabre horror films, such as House of Wax. Less well known, though, is Price�s lifelong love of animals, especially his fourteen-year-old mutt, Joe. From his wife�s passion for poodles to film set encounters with all types of creatures, including goats, apes, and camels, Price�s life was full of furry, four-legged friends. But it was Joe who truly captured his heart. Intelligent, courageous, and devoted to his owner, Joe was a special dog with a personality all his own. In this touching and light-hearted memoir, with a new introduction by Bill Hader and a preface by Vincent Price�s daughter, Victoria, Joe gets involved in all sorts of hijinks: At one point, the actor has to defend his canine companion in court! Despite some bad habits, like stealing guests� shoes, pursuing lustful trysts with neighboring dogs, or belly flopping into the garden fishpond�crushing more than a few fish�Price loves his Joselito, whose unconditional loyalty more than makes up for his minor indiscretions. And when Price�s elderly cousin who comes to stay with him is stricken with cancer, Joe never leaves her side. Price�s tender and witty recollections of his time spent with Joe will bring joy to any animal lover�s heart. The Vincent Price Family Legacy will donate a portion of the proceeds from this book to the Fund for Animals.