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Cats Galore
A Compendium of Cultured Cats
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Cats Galore
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.
A quirky book for cat-loving culture buffs and cultured cat-lovers everywhere
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Cats Galore by Susan Herbert offers delightful feline reimaginings of famous scenes from art, theatre, opera, and film, which have garnered her a devoted following.
This unprecedented new compilation of her paintings provides an irresistible introduction to her world of cats, featuring previously unpublished images as well as a wide selection of her best-loved pieces.
Paintings range from Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' to the best-loved works of the Impressionists and Pre-Raphaelites, all rendered with loving attention to detail. An array of cat characters take starring roles in the plays of Shakespeare as well as in comic and tragic operas. The movies provide a variety of instantly recognisable settings, with cat lookalikes of everyone from Mae West to Lawrence of Arabia.
These clever and charming pictures will make an ideal gift for cat-loving culture buffs and cultured cat-lovers everywhere.
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This delightful collection is highly praised for its appeal to cat lovers, described as beautiful and irresistible. Reviewers commend its eloquent portrayal of famous artworks, capturing their essence with a charming feline twist that captivates readers.
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ISBN: 9780500239360
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 September 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Illustration: 326 Illustrations, color
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 1020g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Susan Herbert (1945-2014) was one of the most distinctive contemporary cat artists. She studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art, University of Oxford. She was the author and illustrator of The Cats Gallery of Art, The Cats History of Western Art, Diary of a Victorian Cat, Medieval Cats, Impressionist Cats, Pre-Raphaelite Cats, Shakespeare Cats, Opera Cats and Movie Cats, all published by Thames & Hudson.
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