{"product_id":"cat-phaidon-editors-9781838669447","title":"Cat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity's enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCat\u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world. This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from \u003ci\u003emaneki-neko \u003c\/i\u003elucky cats to Disney's \u003ci\u003eThe Aristocats\u003c\/i\u003e, Chia Pets to kittens made of cake, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Grumpy Cat, Garfield, Sonny Angels, the Cheshire Cat, and Felix the Cat; renowned artists, such as Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Judy Chicago, and Utagawa Hiroshige; and famed creatives, including street-style photographer Jamel Shabazz and fashion designer Thom Browne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalancing style with substance, the book includes a foreword by Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, who declares that celebrating the cat in images empathetically connects us to this beloved animal, and an enlightening essay by curator Leïla Jarbouai, who traces humanity's symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of art history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing an elegant and irresistible cover design depicting a curled-up black cat, this charming volume revels in the undeniable appeal of this captivating animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Editors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1838669442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838669447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/25\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.88h x 9.38w x 0.83d","brand":"Phaidon Editors","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47419855864063,"sku":"9781838669447","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9954653a-a513-4d0b-92d6-a33bea445672.jpg?v=1761514280","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cat-phaidon-editors-9781838669447","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}