
Land of the Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination (Paperback)
Manami Okazaki (author)
£14.99
Paperback
176 Pages /
Published: 03/09/2019
- In stock
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. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cos-playing Internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan's ongoing love affair with cats springs to life. Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover's coffee table.
Publisher: Prestel
ISBN: 9783791384948
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 675 g
Dimensions: 241 x 197 x 17 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
"wonderfully kooky"-Bon Appetit
"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
"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
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