Shop Cats of China

Shop Cats of China

Author: Marcel Heijnen

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-09-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500296111

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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

Shop Cats of New York

Author: Tamar Arslanian

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0062432036

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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

The Cat and the Tao

Author: Kwong Kuen Shan

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2002-11-19

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 0743453352

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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.


City on Fire

City on Fire

Author: Lisa Odham Stokes

Publisher: Verso

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781859847169

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Hong Kong's film industry gained global attention in the 1980s, at the time of negotiations over Great Britain's return of the colony to China. Uncertainty about the post-handover era accelerated Hong Kong's race for economic growth, and found expression in cinema's depictions of a 'city on fire.' In this accessible introduction to the extraordinary cinematic output of the colony, Michael Hoover and Lisa Stokes review the directors and films that have established Hong Kong cinema internationally: John Woo's martial arts flicks, Tsui Hark's wire-worked fantasies, Ann Hui's exile melodramas, Stanley Kwan's limpid romances, and Wong Kar-wai's stylish art films.


The Last Tigers of Hong Kong

The Last Tigers of Hong Kong

Author: John Saeki

Publisher:

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9789887554615

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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.


Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey

Professor Astro Cat's Human Body Odyssey

Author: Dr. Dominic Walliman

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1911171917

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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!


Magnum Dogs

Magnum Dogs

Author: Magnum Photos

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500545472

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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.


Cats Galore

Cats Galore

Author: Susan Herbert

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2015-09-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500239363

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An irresistible volume featuring illustrations of famous dramatis personae—with a feline twist What happens when a cat becomes the subject of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa or takes the starring role in Hamlet or Lawrence of Arabia? Susan Herbert’s feline interpretations of famous images from Western culture have charmed and amused readers for decades. Cats Galore brings together illustrations from the affectionately envisioned Pre-Raphaelite Cats, Shakespeare Cats, Movie Cats, and Opera Cats—as well as other delightful images of cats cast in scenes from art, theater, and film—into one delightful volume. Divided into three sections—Cats in Art, Cats on Stage, and Cats in the Movies—this is the ultimate compendium for cat-loving culture buffs and cultured pet owners alike. Works by Degas and van Gogh retain their distinctive styles in spite of the furry faces; cats shine in Much Ado About Nothing and The Barber of Seville; and a bushy-tailed James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause stares at the camera with the iconic cigarette in his mouth.


Fat Pussy Cat Coloring Book

Fat Pussy Cat Coloring Book

Author: Omix Publisher

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-17

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13:

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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