CATS GALORE: A COMPENDIUM OF CULTURED CATS

Susan Herbert's delightful feline reimaginings of famous scenes from art, theatre, opera, ballet and film have a devoted following and this compilation of her best paintings provides an irresistible introduction to her feline world. An array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings. The masterpieces of Western art retain their distinctive styles while being cleverly filled with furry faces and pussycat tails. Cats take to the stage in Shakespearean dramas and lavishly staged opera productions and the final stop is Hollywood, where cats are cast in everything from big-budget epics to cult classics, emulating the timeless glamour of the golden age of cinema. From Botticelli's Birth of Venus through Puccini's Tosca to James Dean and Lawrence of Arabia, these brilliantly observed feline dramatis personae are a joy to discover.