Synopses & Reviews
The Life and Love of Cats takes us on an unforgettable journeyandmdash;we travel from the homes of middle-America today, back to the demonized creatures hiding in the alleys of medieval Europe; from wild cousins on the plains of Africa to rare hybrid domestic breeds like the Savannah; and from fashionable show breeds to shelter cats lovingly rescued by volunteers. Starting with the earliest records of domestic cats 9,000 years ago in Africa and the Mediterranean and moving to the present, Lewis Blackwell weaves stories of one of humankindandrsquo;s closest companions with a collection of more than 100 unforgettable images.
Praise for The Life and Love of Cats:
andldquo;Fabulous felines.andrdquo; andmdash;People
andldquo;As good as Blackwell's text is (and it's quite goodandmdash;an approachable, informative, and appreciative study of cats of all breeds), the true appeal of the book is the stunning images.andrdquo; andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
andldquo;Filled with gorgeous color photos of domestic and wild felines: Russian blues, Siamese, lions, leopards, Bengal tigers and more.andrdquo; andmdash;BookPage
andldquo;A global tour of one of the worldandrsquo;s most popular animals.andrdquo; andmdash;The Charlotte Observer
andldquo;This is a gorgeous coffee table bookandrdquo; andmdash;dooce
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Showcasing cutting-edge underwater photography from the worldandrsquo;s leading marine and nature photographers, The Life and Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the oceanandrsquo;s great diversity. Readers will experience land meeting sea with images of dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs, and island chains, as well as the spectacular power of the ocean through a stunning collection of wave photographs. Offering an extensive survey of the oceanandrsquo;s many fascinating inhabitants, Blackwell presents incredible images of everything from whales to manta rays to seals to endless schools of fish to the creatures that reside in the deepest recesses of the ocean floor. The book also makes available bonus footage via a scannable QR code from multi-award- winning underwater cameraman Steven Hathaway.
About the Author
Lewis Blackwell has worked as a leading author, editor, and creative director in photography, winning international recognition with talks, exhibitions, and books. The Life and Love of Cats is a follow-up to his award-winning and bestselling The Life and Love of Trees, which led to a feature on the Ellen show and other prominent coverage.