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The Well-Read Cat
Michèle Sacquin
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Description for The Well-Read Cat
Hardcover. Cats in books, books on cats. Our feline friends' images from the Middle Ages to modern illustrations, ranging from Europe to Japan. Num Pages: 212 pages, 135 col, 20 b&w. BIC Classification: AGN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 22. Weight in Grams: 730. 212 pages, 135 col, 20 b&w. Cats in books, books on cats. Our feline friends' images from the Middle Ages to modern illustrations, ranging from Europe to Japan. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AGN. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 22. Weight: 800.
From medieval manuscript to Japanese prints, from Steinlen's splendid drawings to 17th century prints, the author introduces the reader to the hundreds of books and manuscripts (belonging to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris) in which the lovely feline is represented. The cat has been the main character of many tales, but also the inhabitant of the most diverse books: from natural histories to household manuals, from medieval prayer books to famous writers' manuscripts. A wonderful selection for all who love cats and books!
Contents: Preface by Pierre Rosenberg Chapter I, A History of the Cat Chapter II, ... Read more
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Publisher
Officina Libraria (Acc)
Number of pages
212
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
Milan, Italy
ISBN
9788889854563
SKU
V9788889854563
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99-15
About Michèle Sacquin
Michele Sacquin is a librarian at the Bibliotheque Nationale de France. Pierre Rosenberg, former president-director of the Musee du Louvre, is a member of the Academie Francaise and one of the world's most respected art historians.
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