Catland
The Soft Power of Cat Culture in Japan
$28.66
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
11 September 2020
Summary
An irresistibly cute and colorful celebration of Japan’s thriving cat culture
Before Hello Kitty rocketed to fame in the United States and around the world, she was a shoo-in for stardom in a country famous for its feline love affair: Japan. From cat cafes to “cat islands,” all of Japan’s furry friends take the spotlight in Catland. Picturesque city streets, shop windows, temples, and more are the stage for cats across the country. But Sarah Archer will also ta…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781682684733 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1682684733 |
| Author: | Sarah Archer |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | Countryman Press Inc. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 11 September 2020 |
| Weight: | 534g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 180mm x 180mm |
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Critics Review
“The book is filled with gorgeous color images of life with cats in Japan and it is truly a joy to look through.”
From Hello Kitty to cat monks in training, this photo-packed volume is an homage to the weird and wonderful furballs that share our homes and our hearts.– “INSIDER”
The book is filled with gorgeous color images of life with cats in Japan and it is truly a joy to look through.– “The Community Cats Podcast”
Sarah Archer
Sarah Archer is a writer and curator who specializes in design and material culture. The author of Midcentury Christmas and The Midcentury Kitchen, she contributes to Slate, The Atlantic, Architectural Digest, and newyorker.com. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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