Cats in Pop Culture

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This definitive history of cats depicted in iconic movies, books, TV series, comics, and other works of art, complete with interviews from cat experts and colourful illustrations, is sure to delight both fans of pop culture and anyone who loves our furry feline friends. From Garfield... Read More
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Cats in Pop Culture

This definitive history of cats depicted in iconic movies, books, TV series, comics, and other works of art, complete with interviews from cat experts and colorful illustrations, is sure to delight both fans of pop culture and anyone who loves our furry feline friends.

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This definitive history of cats depicted in iconic movies, books, TV series, comics, and other works of art, complete with interviews from cat experts and colourful illustrations, is sure to delight both fans of pop culture and anyone who loves our furry feline friends.

From Garfield to Catwoman, and everything in between, cats occupy a special space in our lives. This definitive guide walks you through a host of pop culture’s most iconic cats across a wide span of genres, including anime, horror, fantasy, comedy, sci-fi, drama, and children’s stories. Enjoy interviews from cat experts and stand-alone sections on the myth and mystique of cat lore, all accompanied by stunning illustrations of favourite feline characters.

Beloved Characters: Cats appearing in everything from James Bond films to Hello Kitty strut down the catwalk and have their moment in the spotlight in this genre-spanning work.

Cat Lore: Self-contained features examine many aspects of cat lore and how cats have been represented in popular culture.

Expert Insights: Level up your cat knowledge with interviews with cat experts and specialists, including zoologist Cécile Callou, physicist Renaud Guillemin, and digital strategist Fabien Loszach, who offer unique professional insights.

Gorgeous Illustrations: Colourful kitty images from novels, comics, film posters, and classical artwork illustrate this guide.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798337400563

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 732g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Stéphanie Chaptal has produced titles on pop-culture subjects such as James Cameron (Les Avatars de James Cameron), Isao Takahata (Hommage à Isao Takahata : de Heidi à Ghibli), Hayao Miyazaki (Hommage à Hayao Miyazaki : un coeur à l’ouvrage) and cyberpunk (Cyberpunk : Histoire(s) d’un futur imminent).

Claire-France Thévenon has worked on Illumination animation studios.

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