The Grace of the Cat by Tamsin Pickeral

The Grace of the Cat by Tamsin Pickeral

The Grace of the Cat is a richly illustrated book celebrating the beauty and history of more than fifty breeds of cat.

'Absolutely bowled over by itIn this beautifully illustrated book - Astrid Harrison's photographs are astonishing - Tamsin Pickeral traces the colourful and tumultuous history of the cat from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America, exploring the diverse role of the cat in each culture. Cat lovers will lap it up, but we say The Grace of the Cat is a winner on all levels.'

‘The Grace of the Cat is ‘Purrfect’, an essential volume for all cat lovers.’

‘ The Grace of the Cat is ‘ Purrfect’ , an essential volume for all cat lovers.’

'Absolutely bowled over by it. In this beautifully illustrated book - Astrid Harrison's photographs are astonishing - Tamsin Pickeral traces the colourful and tumultuous history of the cat from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America, exploring the diverse role of the cat in each culture. Cat lovers will lap it up, but we say The Grace of the Cat is a winner on all levels.'

Astrid Harrisson has more than ten years of industry experience in graphic design, photography, creative direction, and marketing. She began photographing animals in early 2008, working on a ranch high in the hills in northwest Argentina, where a lifelong adoration of all things animal fused dramatically with her creative side. Daily adventures, camera in hand, provided the opportunity for Astrid to capture the essence of ranch life from new perspectives and inspired a book on the history of the estancia. Astrid has subsequently traveled to the United States with her camera, as well as photographing animals in the foothills of the Andes, Cuba, Switzerland, Mozambique, and Iceland. Tamsin and Astrid have recently collaborated on the highly acclaimed The Majesty of the Horse.

Tamsin Pickeral is an art historian and animal expert. The daughter of a veterinary surgeon, she grew up in the English countryside surrounded by an eclectic mix of animals, from dogs and ferrets to horses and rescued squirrels. She has been a devoted dog owner her entire life. Her studies have focused on the evolution of animals and their relationship with humans over time. Tamsin has lived in Europe and North America, where she has worked as a veterinary nurse for many years. She is a widely published author who has written a number of books on animal themes, including The Dog: 5,000 Years of the Dog in Art, chosen by The Guardian as one of the top fifty art books of 2009.

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ISBN 13	9780711234482
ISBN 10	0711234485
Title	The Grace of the Cat
Author	Tamsin Pickeral
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2013-10-03
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.