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An irresistibly cute and colorful celebration of Japan's thriving cat culture Before Hello Kitty rocketed to fame in the United States and around the world, she was a shoo-in for stardom in a country famous for its feline love affair: Japan. From cat cafes to “cat islands,” all of Japan's furry friends take the spotlight in Catland. Picturesque city streets, shop windows, temples, and more are the stage for cats across the country. But Sarah Archer will also take readers behind the scenes of this phenomenon. With charming storytelling, Catland explores both the past and present of Japan's affinity for cats. Archer transports readers to modern workshops where the Japanese carefully craft traditionally woven cat beds, “beckoning cat” statues, and cat clothing. With adorable illustrations and photographs, this book is just as irresistibly cute as its subjects—the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.

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9781682684733

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From Hello Kitty to cat monks in training, this photo-packed volume is an homage to the weird and wonderful furballs that share our homes and our hearts.-- ""INSIDER"" The book is filled with gorgeous color images of life with cats in Japan and it is truly a joy to look through.-- ""The Community Cats Podcast""

"From Hello Kitty to cat monks in training, this photo-packed volume is an homage to the weird and wonderful furballs that share our homes and our hearts.-- ""INSIDER"" The book is filled with gorgeous color images of life with cats in Japan and it is truly a joy to look through.-- ""The Community Cats Podcast"""

From Hello Kitty to cat monks in training, this photo-packed volume is an homage to the weird and wonderful furballs that share our homes and our hearts.-- INSIDER The book is filled with gorgeous color images of life with cats in Japan and it is truly a joy to look through.-- The Community Cats Podcast

Author Information

Sarah Archer is a writer and curator who specializes in design and material culture. The author of Midcentury Christmas and The Midcentury Kitchen, she contributes to Slate, The Atlantic, Architectural Digest, and newyorker.com. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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