L. A. Davenport – illustratör

My Life as a Dog is a heartfelt and humorous memoir that chronicles the deep bond between a man and his dog, Kevin, as they navigate the trials of modern life together. From the early days of rescuing Kevin from a troubled past to the daily routines of city living, L.A. Davenport offers a touching reflection on companionship, loyalty, and the unexpected ways a dog can transform a life. Set against the backdrop of London's streets, parks, and quirky corners, this memoir is filled with wit, warmth, and moments of emotional honesty.Whether chasing squirrels, facing off with street food, or simply lounging on the sofa, Kevin the dachshund becomes the narrator's grounding force, a source of joy, and a partner in crime on adventures both big and small. My Life as a Dog celebrates the simple pleasures and challenges of life with a dog by your side, capturing the essence of what it means to truly connect with an animal.For anyone who has ever loved a pet or sought meaning in the little moments of life, this memoir is a beautiful, relatable story of friendship and the unconditional love that dogs offer.

My Life as a Dog is a heartfelt and humorous memoir that chronicles the deep bond between a man and his dog, Kevin, as they navigate the trials of modern life together. From the early days of rescuing Kevin from a troubled past to the daily routines of city living, L.A. Davenport offers a touching reflection on companionship, loyalty, and the unexpected ways a dog can transform a life. Set against the backdrop of London's streets, parks, and quirky corners, this memoir is filled with wit, warmth, and moments of emotional honesty.Whether chasing squirrels, facing off with street food, or simply lounging on the sofa, Kevin the dachshund becomes the narrator's grounding force, a source of joy, and a partner in crime on adventures both big and small. My Life as a Dog celebrates the simple pleasures and challenges of life with a dog by your side, capturing the essence of what it means to truly connect with an animal.For anyone who has ever loved a pet or sought meaning in the little moments of life, this memoir is a beautiful, relatable story of friendship and the unconditional love that dogs offer.

More Life as a Dog: A Heartfelt and Hilarious Memoir of Life, Love, and a Loyal CompanionIn More Life as a Dog, acclaimed author L.A. Davenport invites readers into his world, where everyday life is filled with heartwarming adventures, awkward encounters, and moments of unexpected joy—all shared with his inseparable companion, Kevin, a small but spirited dachshund.Navigating the complexities of life and love, Davenport explores the highs and lows of human relationships while offering a humorous and poignant glimpse into the unique bond between man and dog. Whether it’s handling Kevin’s canine anxiety, meeting the in-laws, or reflecting on life's unpredictability, the memoir blends laugh-out-loud moments with touching reflections on emotional healing, friendship, and the search for belonging.More Life as a Dog is not just a story about a man and his dog; it’s a celebration of resilience, companionship, and the little joys that make life worth living. Perfect for dog lovers, memoir enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a witty take on the challenges of everyday life.

More Life as a Dog: A Heartfelt and Hilarious Memoir of Life, Love, and a Loyal CompanionIn More Life as a Dog, acclaimed author L.A. Davenport invites readers into his world, where everyday life is filled with heartwarming adventures, awkward encounters, and moments of unexpected joy—all shared with his inseparable companion, Kevin, a small but spirited dachshund.Navigating the complexities of life and love, Davenport explores the highs and lows of human relationships while offering a humorous and poignant glimpse into the unique bond between man and dog. Whether it’s handling Kevin’s canine anxiety, meeting the in-laws, or reflecting on life's unpredictability, the memoir blends laugh-out-loud moments with touching reflections on emotional healing, friendship, and the search for belonging.More Life as a Dog is not just a story about a man and his dog; it’s a celebration of resilience, companionship, and the little joys that make life worth living. Perfect for dog lovers, memoir enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a witty take on the challenges of everyday life.

Pushing the Wave: Highlights from five years of reflections and insightsIn Pushing the Wave 2017–2022, L.A. Davenport presents a richly varied collection of pieces that traverse the landscapes of modern life, art, philosophy and personal reflection. Drawn from the most compelling content from the first five years of Thoughts and Pieces on pushingthewave.co.uk, this anthology invites readers to explore a wide range of topics—from musings on creativity and human nature to thoughts on technology, travel and the environment.Each piece has been thoughtfully updated, edited and annotated for this collection, accompanied by a series of evocative drawings and photographs taken across Britain, Europe and as far afield as Buenos Aires. These visual elements capture scenes of daily life, memorable encounters and striking places, creating a vivid background for the essays and stories that bring Davenport's unique perspective to light. Whether you’re revisiting favorite entries or discovering them anew, Pushing the Wave is an invitation to engage with ideas that resonate on a personal and universal level.

In Pushing the Wave 2023, L.A. Davenport returns with a captivating new collection of essays, stories, reflections, and recipes, continuing the journey begun in his first volume covering 2017–2022. With his trademark blend of insight, humour, and lyrical prose, Davenport explores the shifting landscape of modern life—charting the personal, political, cultural, and culinary with clarity and compassion.Whether recounting ferry journeys across European seas, reflecting on the nature of addiction and sobriety, critiquing the seductive illusion of progress, or sharing favourite dishes from his kitchen, Davenport’s writing offers a rare combination of intellect and intimacy. These entries span the profound and the playful, the global and the domestic, all underpinned by a keen sense of the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.Perfect for readers of reflective non-fiction, literary memoir, and contemporary commentary, Pushing the Wave 2023 is a richly textured mosaic of a year lived thoughtfully—and a timely invitation to slow down, look around, and truly engage.For fans of: Rebecca Solnit, Karl Ove Knausgård, Teju Cole, Deborah Levy, and those who cherish personal writing that speaks to the world at large.

Life as a Dog: Two Heartwarming Memoirs of Love, Laughter and Life with a DachshundIn Life as a Dog, L.A. Davenport brings together two unforgettable memoirs that explore life, love, and the irreplaceable bond with a beloved pet. Through My Life as a Dog and More Life as a Dog, readers follow the adventures of Davenport and his loyal dachshund, Kevin—a small dog with a big personality and a knack for making every day memorable.From the awkwardness of meeting new people to the quiet comfort of companionship, these memoirs are filled with humor, reflection and moments of profound insight. With Kevin by his side, Davenport navigates life’s challenges with a little more laughter and a lot more love.Life as a Dog is perfect for dog lovers, memoir enthusiasts, and anyone who knows the joy a four-legged friend can bring. A touching, funny, and beautifully told story of friendship and resilience, this volume celebrates the simple yet powerful connection between human and dog.

Pushing the Wave 2024 brings together a year of essays, reflections and travel writing by L.A. Davenport, enriched with drawings and photo essays from Europe and beyond.This latest volume explores themes of creativity, culture and connection: from finding “flow” in daily life and questioning the allure of awards season, to grappling with limerence, freedom, education and the risks of artificial intelligence. Davenport combines sharp cultural commentary with intimate moments of memory and observation, creating a vibrant mosaic of modern life.Journeys through Paris, Umbria, Antibes, Athens, Cuba, Houston and the northern coast of Ireland deepen the collection, offering fresh perspectives on place, history and belonging.At once thoughtful and lyrical, Pushing the Wave 2024 continues this rich series as a celebration of creativity, curiosity and the search for meaning in a restless world.Perfect for fans of Pico Iyer, Olivia Laing, Alain de Botton and Rebecca Solnit—writers who blend travel, culture and personal reflection with a sharp eye for modern life.

Pushing the Wave: Highlights from five years of reflections and insightsIn Pushing the Wave 2017–2022, L.A. Davenport presents a richly varied collection of pieces that traverse the landscapes of modern life, art, philosophy and personal reflection. Drawn from the most compelling content from the first five years of Thoughts and Pieces on pushingthewave.co.uk, this anthology invites readers to explore a wide range of topics—from musings on creativity and human nature to thoughts on technology, travel and the environment.Each piece has been thoughtfully updated, edited and annotated for this collection, accompanied by a series of evocative drawings and photographs taken across Britain, Europe and as far afield as Buenos Aires. These visual elements capture scenes of daily life, memorable encounters and striking places, creating a vivid background for the essays and stories that bring Davenport's unique perspective to light. Whether you’re revisiting favorite entries or discovering them anew, Pushing the Wave is an invitation to engage with ideas that resonate on a personal and universal level.

In Pushing the Wave 2023, L.A. Davenport returns with a captivating new collection of essays, stories, reflections, and recipes, continuing the journey begun in his first volume covering 2017–2022. With his trademark blend of insight, humour, and lyrical prose, Davenport explores the shifting landscape of modern life—charting the personal, political, cultural, and culinary with clarity and compassion.Whether recounting ferry journeys across European seas, reflecting on the nature of addiction and sobriety, critiquing the seductive illusion of progress, or sharing favourite dishes from his kitchen, Davenport’s writing offers a rare combination of intellect and intimacy. These entries span the profound and the playful, the global and the domestic, all underpinned by a keen sense of the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.Perfect for readers of reflective non-fiction, literary memoir, and contemporary commentary, Pushing the Wave 2023 is a richly textured mosaic of a year lived thoughtfully—and a timely invitation to slow down, look around, and truly engage.For fans of: Rebecca Solnit, Karl Ove Knausgård, Teju Cole, Deborah Levy, and those who cherish personal writing that speaks to the world at large.

Pushing the Wave 2024 brings together a year of essays, reflections and travel writing by L.A. Davenport, enriched with drawings and photo essays from Europe and beyond.This latest volume explores themes of creativity, culture and connection: from finding “flow” in daily life and questioning the allure of awards season, to grappling with limerence, freedom, education and the risks of artificial intelligence. Davenport combines sharp cultural commentary with intimate moments of memory and observation, creating a vibrant mosaic of modern life.Journeys through Paris, Umbria, Antibes, Athens, Cuba, Houston and the northern coast of Ireland deepen the collection, offering fresh perspectives on place, history and belonging.At once thoughtful and lyrical, Pushing the Wave 2024 continues this rich series as a celebration of creativity, curiosity and the search for meaning in a restless world.Perfect for fans of Pico Iyer, Olivia Laing, Alain de Botton and Rebecca Solnit—writers who blend travel, culture and personal reflection with a sharp eye for modern life.