Artists and Their Cats
Artists and Their Cats
Description
From Salvador Dali's pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's menagerie of cats, including Salt (who was black) and Pepper (who was white), Artists and Their Cats captures these endearing friendships in charming photographs and engaging text, and reveals what creative souls and the animals best known for their independent spirits have in common. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends. Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favorite artists, and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favorite furry friends.
"Purrrrr" according to Amazon Customer. Humorous and affectionate photo-journal of various famous people with their furry-purry friends. Each photo is accompanied by a brief essay about the subjects. Many fine-art photographers contributed to this book. A nice gift for cat-lovers, or for those who enjoy a peek into some private lives and some nine-lives.. Fun book Eliot Rosewater We saw this book at our local cat cafe (Mauhaus in Maplewood, Missouri) and immediately fell in love with it. The quality of the photographs are generally unexceptional, but the explanatory text is top notch. There are a lot of artists with which I am unfamiliar which actually made me like this book even more. It's an interesting leaping off point for discovering about other artists of all ilks.Some of the photos are priceless with the cover picture of Salvador Dali and his cat, Babou, my personal favorite. Close behind is a photo. "Great book! Nice Layout" according to J & G Walker. I feel less legitimate as an artist for the absence of a feline in my life after owning this. My dog will just have to do.Great book! Nice Layout, collection of photographs, and written text.
"A lovely visual argument in favor of cats as man's best friend (or muse), this collection features dozens of artists, from Brian Eno to Grandma Moses, palling around with their feline friends." - Mental Floss
Alison Nastasi is an artist and journalist based in Philadelphia. . She writes for Flavorwire