Phaidon Editors - Cat [NEW]

"Cats" are one of humanity's most beloved animal companions. This art book spans time, presenting their image as depicted for thousands of years, from ancient Egypt to the present day, through various lenses such as history, art, and pop culture.

The "Playful Pairings" layout, which juxtaposes images across time and context—such as "ancient Egyptian statues and modern SNS memes" or "high fashion and vintage advertisements"—is characteristic of Phaidon Editors, renowned for their series like 'FLOWER' and 'PLANT'.
It features over 210 full-color illustrations, including works by art world giants like Andy Warhol, Utagawa Hiroshige, and Tracey Emin, as well as contributions from Tom Browne (fashion) and Jamel Shabazz (street photography), and even familiar artists from our own collection, such as Fumi Yanagimoto and Yoshitomo Nara (even the 80s Japanese "Nameko" cats make an appearance).

With a foreword by Hannah Shaw, known as "Kitten Lady," and an essay tracing the symbiosis between cats and humans, along with supervision by experts like Mihoko Iida (VOGUE JAPAN) and Anja Charbonneau (Broccoli Magazine), it also offers fascinating insights as a cultural anthropological read.

The cover design, which distills the multilayered content into a minimalist yet playful aesthetic, is also striking, making it a book filled with charm as an object to adorn your bookshelf.

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