A BOOK ON CATS DESCRIBES THEM THROUGH FASCINATING IMAGES, LIKE PERSONALITY REVEALING ICONS. LEAFING THROUGH THEM IS LIKE ENTERING A DEJA-VU WORLD:EVEN THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER HAD A CAT AT HOME KNOW THEIR MOVEMENTS AND POSTURE, BECAUSE CATS ARE EVERYWHERE AND EVERYONE HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET ONE, AND EVEN IF THEY LOOK WITHOUT OBSERVING, SOMETHING REMAINS. THIS BOOK CAN BE A WISH FOR THE FUTURE, TO REMEMBER A LOVED FELINE, TO DISCOVER ONE, OR EVEN TO SIMPLY MEET A CAT IN THE STREET AND STOP, ENCHANTED, TO WATCH IT.

Cats have long captured our imagination. Regardless of whether they are the leading characters of fairytales and songs or the stars of ads or films, they embody qualities such as tenderness, discretion and elegance. These somewhat wild creatures love to roam yet they can also be homebodies, making them marvelous companions for people who appreciate detachment and independence combined with an affectionate nature.

Much smaller than the big cats that live in the wild, they nevertheless have all the characteristics and behaviors that can be observed in lions, leopards and tigers. Cats are essentially predators, though this instinct has been muted by domestic comfort.These flexible and agile creatures with an extraordinary sense of balance are playful and intelligent - and ruthless if necessary.

Innovative in its approach and format, this book offers an original and almost three-dimensional look at the daily lives of cats, viewed through the lenses of great nature photographers. These magnificent pictures and the text written by a renowned journalist specializing in zoology come together in a Cubebook, instantly recognizable for its unusual, simple and sleek design. This easy-to-read book also makes an elegant gift. It contains detailed information about the biological aspects and behavior of cats, but it is above all a "love letter" to domestic cats, the marvelous companions of countless adventures.

INTRODUCTION

NOBLE PEDIGREES

LITTLE CLOWNS

FAMILY LIFE

FRIEND OR FOE

FIGHTS AND SCUFFLES

BEYOND THE GARDEN

LOOKING PRETTY

ODE TO LAZINESS

A WORLD OF GAZES

OATS IN THE WORLD

WILD COUSINS

BIOGRAPHY, INDEX, REFERENCES