Land of the Rising Cat
«“wonderfully kooky”—Bon Appétit
"Full-color photos enhance every page, tempting, celebrating, fueling readers' furry feline obsessions." —Shelf Awareness
Land of the Rising Cat selected on the "Best of 2019 Art Books" list - Elephant Art Magazine»
In a country with millions of cat owners, it’s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And—are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan’s cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Prestel
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9783791384948
- Utgivelsesår
- 2019
- Format
- 24 x 20 cm
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«“wonderfully kooky”—Bon Appétit
"Full-color photos enhance every page, tempting, celebrating, fueling readers' furry feline obsessions." —Shelf Awareness
Land of the Rising Cat selected on the "Best of 2019 Art Books" list - Elephant Art Magazine»