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The photographs show the unique personalities of these street cats, each with its own story and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom lounging on cobblestones and shop fronts to perching on colourful market stalls, the cats appear in a variety of urban settings, offering a glimpse into the vibrant spirit and culture of Istanbul and its local inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCity Cats of Istanbul\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the feral cats of Istanbul are represented in various media, with social media, notably TikTok and Instagram, being particular mediums through which Istanbul's cats have gained widespread popularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical and contemporary cultural significance of cats in Turkish society is presented in essays by the photographer Marcel Heijnen, haiku by Ian Row, and even first-person accounts written from the perspectives of the cats themselves—all interwoven with Marcel's beautiful photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072156844268,"sku":"9780500298411","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ea235285c5f5fd47701e871d50a4ea28.jpg?v=1765104129"},{"product_id":"shop-cats-of-china-by-marcel-heijnen-9780500296110","title":"Shop Cats of China","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina's shop cats are little emperors of their own retail kingdoms, keeping rodents at bay and enticing customers inside. 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