Author: Marcel HeijnenPublisher:
ISBN: 9780500296233
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Shop Cats of China
Author: Marcel HeijnenPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500296111
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A charming look at felines photographed in a range of quirky and atmospheric shops across China, reflecting the country’s unique culture and the good fortune these cats bring their owners. Cats are an adorable feature of daily life in China. Countless stores keep cats, and many store owners believe the enigmatic animals bring good luck to their establishments. Each cat is an essential part of the shops in which they live and hunt and reign as little emperors of their retail kingdoms. In this delightful and intriguing book, these frisky felines are photographed in their store environments with their owners. A one-of-a-kind publication, this book pairs captivating photographs with light-hearted haiku on shop life. When photographer Marcel Heijnen moved to China he was immediately drawn to these photogenic mousers. And while the cats are undoubtedly the furry celebrities of his photographs, each shot delivers an insightful glimpse into China’s busy retail life. From dried sh and rice to paper sellers and tea merchants, the photographs’ backgrounds present traditional Chinese retail culture in all its colorful glory.
Shop Cats of New York
Author: Tamar ArslanianPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062432036
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Humans of New York meets The French Cat in this carefully cultivated, gorgeous full-color collection featuring New York’s iconic felines and the stories behind them. They inhabit New York City’s most legendary and coziest spots—the Algonquin Hotel, a whiskey distillery, Bleecker Street Records, and a host of yoga studios, bodegas, bookstores, and bike shops in between. True New Yorkers—masters of people watching—they perch on wine crates, piles of books, and a classic hotel countertop, taking in the activity around them. Depending on their mood, these cats will ignore enthusiastic admirers, offer a few delightful purrs, or occasionally even take a swipe. Some even find a mouse or two to chase. Shop Cats of New York introduces forty of New York’s favorite felines—all who have an extraordinary story to tell. Popular cat blogger Tamar Arslanian and Instagram pet photographer Andrew Marttila capture these deeply loved and well cared for animals in their city habitat and reveal how they came to reign over their urban kingdoms. A celebration of some of the city’s most revered citizens and a unique look at New York life, this enchanting illustrated volume is a must for every cat lover, and every Big Apple devotee.
The Cat and the Tao
Author: Kwong Kuen ShanPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743453352
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Artist and author Kwong Kuen Shan's exquisite paintings portray intricately rendered cats in a wide variety of situations and settings, from the garden to the pond to the windowsill, each one of which brings to life the specific Taoist or Confucian text that accompanies it. Full color.
Author: Stanley S.K. KwanThe Last Tigers of Hong Kong
Author: John SaekiPublisher:
ISBN: 9789887554615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Tigers came to Hong Kong. They preyed on pigs, chickens, cattle and deer. They sometimes killed people. They came most years through to the end of the 1950s. As long as there were South China tigers in the wild, Hong Kong saw some of them. They stopped coming when they were on their way to extinction in China. Not many people know this, but it's true. And this is the first history of the Hong Kong tiger.
Magnum Dogs
Author: Magnum PhotosPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0500545472
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The ultimate collection of canine photography for the discerning dog lover with images selected from the renowned Magnum Photos archive. Magnum Dogs brings together a brilliantly diverse and entertaining selection of images that showcase man’s best friend, through the visual wit and skill of Magnum’s photographers. This collection features some 180 photographs of dogs from across the world—and highlights the depth of their relationships with humans. The book is organized into five thematic chapters—“Streetwise,” “Best in Show,” “It’s a Dog’s Life,” “At the Beach,” and “Behind the Scenes.” These encounters include immaculately coiffed showdogs captured in wryly observed photography from the likes of Martin Parr and Harry Gruyaert as well as privileged, intimate glimpses of Hollywood stars alongside their trusted, four-legged confidants, as seen through the lenses of Eve Arnold and Dennis Stock. Since the Magnum photo agency was founded eight decades ago, dogs have found their way into the collection’s most captivating images. Whether depicting pampered pooches lounging in Parisian apartments or beloved family dogs, these photos convey affection, humor, and insight into the universal human bond with canines. Packaged in an irresistible gift format, this is the perfect book for anyone, around the world, who is a “dog person” at heart.
Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey
Author: Dr. Dominic WallimanPublisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1911171917
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The latest Professor Astro Cat adventure is perfect for curious young scientists who want to learn more about the ins and outs of the human body! Are our ears supposed to be a weird shape? Why do we sneeze? What is the point in having skin? The human body is one of the most complicated things in the Universe. Join Professor Astro Cat and the whole gang as they journey through all the wondrous parts of the human body, with the help of writer Dominic Walliman himself! From head to toe and everywhere in-between, there's nothing left out of this fascinating human body odyssey!
Bookstore Cats
Author: Brandon SchultzPublisher:
ISBN: 9781943876525
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Reading an article about cats who live in bookstores inspired author Brandon Schultz to further investigate the lives of bookstore cats. Cats have strong personalities that enchant and engage, and it turns out there are many of them living in every reader's favorite environment: the bookstore. With personalities and histories as varied as the books they tend, each cat has a story worth telling. Collected here are their tales, along with enchanting photos of the feline employees in their shops. Most bookstore cats are famous in their local communities, many have been featured and profiled in entertainment outlets, and some even have their own books and social media accounts. Now, for the first time, some of the world's most beloved bookstore cats are collected together in one adorable directory, making the perfect gift for cat lovers, book lovers, shoppers, and the generally curious worldwide. Aside from keeping a bookseller free of mice, these noble creatures become part of the fabric of their environment and, while they chase away the mice, they lure in the world's cat-loving readers.
Fat Pussy Cat Coloring Book
Author: Omix PublisherPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
a perfect and entertaining coloring book for people who love fat cats to express their creativity, relax, and have fun! This coloring book is great for anyone at any age and it makes the perfect gift for anyone in your life! book features: Each illustration is printed on a single-sided sheet with the reverse left blank to prevent bleed-through Perfect Size 8.5 X 11 in (21.59 X 27.94 Cm) Modern Cover Design Help cat lovers show their creativity while enjoy coloring these super cute, funny pictures! BEST CAT LOVERS GIFT IDEA - GET YOURS NOW
