{"product_id":"cat-9781838669447","title":"Cat","description":"\u003cp\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\/p\u003eA collection of more than 200 stunning images, \u003ci\u003eCat\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive yet playful celebration of the house cat in art and popular culture. Thoughtfully paired to reveal intriguing juxtapositions, these diverse works showcase the exciting ways the cat has inspired across time and cultures.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom tabbies to tortoiseshells, Japanese maneki-neko lucky cats to artists  pets, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture, this book revels in the undeniable aesthetic appeal of our feline friends. Essays by Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, and Leila Jarbouai trace humanity s symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of visual culture and empathetically connect us to this cherished animal in images. Throughout a wide range of surprising and renowned artists and creators are featured, including Tracey Emin, Louis Wain, Thom Browne, and Yoshitomo Nara, as well as iconic characters, such as Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and more.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCat\u003c\/i\u003e brings this captivating animal to life with something to satisfy cat lovers on every page.\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781838669447\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 17 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27(H)x23.3(L)x3(W)1820\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1820\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhaidon Editors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eHannah Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as \u003cb\u003eKitten Lady\u003c\/b\u003e, is an award-winning kitten rescuer and humane educator who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines. A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eTiny but Mighty\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCats of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, Shaw is also the founder of the leading nonprofit for kittens, Orphan Kitten Club.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eLeila Jarbouai\u003c\/b\u003e is an art historian, writer, and Chief Curator of Graphic Arts and Paintings at the Musee d Orsay in Paris. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eCats\u003c\/i\u003e, a book about cat-focused artworks in the Orsay's collections.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The purrfect source of inspiration.’ – \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘\u003ci\u003eCat\u003c\/i\u003e is a purr-fect celebration of felines in art throughout the centuries.’\u003ci\u003e – Colossal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Monumental …the book’s text is as intriguing as the pictures.' – \u003ci\u003eHarper’s Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'If the goal was to make a ‘cool’ cat book, mission accomplished. ’ – \u003ci\u003eCreative Boom\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘This illustrated catalogue features a fur-midible range of feline depictions, from Greek vases to internet memes.’ – \u003ci\u003eApollo\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e 'A \u003c\/i\u003e whimsical and fascinating visual journey … it’s delightfully purrrrfect!' – \u003ci\u003eDaily Art Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Editors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48055494803673,"sku":"9781838669447","price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781838669447.jpg?v=1772454669","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/cat-9781838669447","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}