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Cats Galore

A Compendium of Cultured Cats

Susan Herbert author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:7th Sep '15

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A quirky book for cat-loving culture buffs and cultured cat-lovers everywhere

Includes an array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings. This compilation features feline re-imaginings of scenes from art, theatre, opera, ballet and films.Susan Herbert's delightful feline reimaginings of famous scenes from art, theatre, opera, ballet and film have won her a devoted following. This unprecedented new compilation of her best paintings provides an irresistible introduction to her feline world. An array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings. The masterpieces of Western art retain their distinctive styles while being cleverly filled with furry faces and pussycat tails. Cats then take to the stage in Shakespearean dramas and lavishly staged opera productions. The final stop is Hollywood, where cats are cast in everything from big-budget epics to cult classics, emulating the timeless glamour of the golden age of cinema. From Botticelli's Birth of Venus through Puccini's Tosca to James Dean and Lawrence of Arabia, Susan Herbert's brilliantly observed feline dramatis personae are a joy to discover.

'Cat lovers will be eager to get their claws on this beautiful book' - wwd.com
'Irresistible' - Daily Express
'Captures the mood of each of the original works so eloquently that we can’t help but be enamoured' - artnet.com

ISBN: 9780500239360

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1020g

320 pages