<p> This beautiful illustrated gift edition features: </p> <p> <ul> <li>a beautiful cloth cover</li> <li>a unique dog leash bookmark ribbon</li> <li>full-color photos throughout</li> <li>a special note from the author</li> <li>the newspaper column that started it all....</li> </ul> </p> <p> A Gift from the Heart, A Treasure for All Time </p> <p> John Grogan touched our hearts with his #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>Marley & Me</i>, the unforgettable story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Lavishly illustrated with never-before-published photographs, this special edition includes a personal message from John Grogan as well as his original <i>Philadelphia Inquirer</i> column that inspired the book. The heartwarming story that has made millions laugh and cry is now a wonderful keepsake for those who love Marley and for those who have yet to meet him. </p>