Catland: The Soft Power of Cat Culture in Japan

Catland: The Soft Power of Cat Culture in Japan
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Publisher : The Countryman Press
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781682684740
ISBN-13 : 1682684741
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Book Synopsis Catland: The Soft Power of Cat Culture in Japan by : Sarah Archer

Download or read book Catland: The Soft Power of Cat Culture in Japan written by Sarah Archer and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An irresistible and colorful celebration of Japan’s thriving cat culture. In Japan, cats rule. And the country’s feline love affair is now a worldwide phenomenon. From cat cafés and Hello Kitty to the familiar sight of a maneki neko (“beckoning cat”) waving its paw from a shop window, cat lovers all over the world are more immersed in Japan’s cat culture than they may realize. With charming storytelling, Catland will introduce you to cats practicing to become monks, a designer who makes cat costumes inspired by the fashions of 18th-century France, and skilled craftsmen who build pieces of fine furniture precisely scaled down to suit feline customers. Packed with photographs, works of art, pop culture and folklore, Catland is the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.


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