This delightful little book pays homage to the cat through artfully curated Japanese poetry and prints.
No one captures the grace and quirks of cats quite like the painters, printmakers, and haiku masters of Japan. From the Edo to the Showa period, many artists turned their attention to an unexpected subject: their small feline companions. These carefully observed portraits—crafted in words and ink—elevate the everyday adventures of cats, such as napping on a Buddha statue's lap, delicately eating a rice ball, or courting the neighbor's cat.
This curated collection of poems, prints, and paintings will inspire you to embrace the serenity and wonder embodied by these creators and their cats. Presented as a charming, jacketed paperback with thoughtful design touches, this volume includes each poem in both English and Japanese.
- Softcover
- 144 pages
- 4.65 x 0.65 x 5.95"
