A Dog in Brooklyn: an artworld adventure
A Dog in Brooklyn: an artworld adventure (Book 1 of Tiepolo's Greyhound) Have you ever loved a dog, a work of art or any part of Brooklyn past, present or yet to be discovered? Call me Piccolo. So begins the tale of a young artist who just happens to be an Italian greyhound. Setting off on his first artworld adventure , Piccolo leaves his native Venice to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance in the City of York they call New. Eager to make art, he is soon thrown off his father's trail when a great American sculptor offers him a space in his Brooklyn studio. Duped by his own desire, Piccolo labors for neither fame nor fortune--until his baptism by the fire of a hot chili pepper ignites his career. Book 1 of Tiepolo's Greyhound “An appealing dog story, celebrating artistic pursuits… with a clear sense of whimsy, as canine characters enjoyably lap up wine, sing Frank Sinatra tunes, and yearn for romance. Along the way, the author also effectively skewers the m...