No one captures the graces and idiosyncrasies of cats quite like the painters, printmakers, and haiku masters of Japan. From the Edo to the Showa period, many artists turned their gaze toward an unlikely subject: their small feline companions. Closely observed portraits in words and ink elevate the everyday adventures of cats: taking a nap on a Buddha statue's lap, daintily eating a rice ball, courting the neighbour's cat. This curated collection of poems, prints, and paintings will leave you inspired to cultivate the serenity and wonder embodied by these creators – and by the cats themselves. Presented as a sweet, jacketed paperback with thoughtful design touches, this volume includes each poem in both English and Japanese.
By:
Aya Kusch Imprint: Hardie Grant Books Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 114mm,
Width: 152mm,
ISBN:9781797211749 ISBN 10: 1797211749 Pages: 156 Publication Date:25 June 2022 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Aya Kusch is an avid haiku reader and bona fide cat-adorer living and working in San Francisco.
