A book for cat lovers everywhere, this features well-known works of art, with felines taking the place of humans. 329 colour illustrationsAn 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 then take to the stage in Shakespearean dramas and lavishly staged opera productions. 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 Botticellis Birth of Venus through Puccinis Tosca to James Dean and Lawrence of Arabia, Susan Herberts brilliantly observed feline dramatis personae are a joy to discover