Cathedral Cats is a delight for lovers of cats and the title tells you what to expect; photos of cats that live in cathedrals! Surman has made a good job of photographing the kitties who were variously unco-operative, attention seekers, models wearing fur and mischeivious as one might expect. The text consists of a mixture of anecdotes about the history and exploits of the cats and tales of their photo-shoots, along with some interesting comments on the architecture of the Cat-thedrals themselves (sorry, couldn't resist). For instance, which British cathedral has a cat-sized Gothic Arch? Find out in this wonderful book! There is a disproportionate number of Dinner Jacket Cats in the book and no Tuxies whatsoever, but then, we are talking about both Britain and cathedrals, so smartly dressed cats in formal attire with a dislike of American terms for clothing are to be expected.

This is the first of a series that includes Church Cats and Country House Cats (possibly others, too). I have the privilege of knowing one of the human servants mentioned in Country House Cats - but I've never met the cat!… (mehr)

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Arbieroo | Jul 17, 2020 |

Cloister Cats von Richard Surman

Lovely book about some of the feline characters living in the monasteries and abbeys in the British Isles. Filled with beautiful photography.

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Jane-Phillips | 1 weitere Rezension | Jan 2, 2020 |

Cloister Cats von Richard Surman

Very simple book: the story of some cats which for one reason or another have ended up living in the mostly peaceful surroundings of a monastery or convent in Britain or ireland. For each cat (or pair of cats) there are several photographs, and the story of how the cat came to be there and how it occupies its time. Something also about the particular monastery or convent. A peaceful book, easily read in less than an hour, but enjoyable to those who like cats and/or the quietude of monastic life

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ponsonby | 1 weitere Rezension | Apr 5, 2011 |

College Cats: of Oxford & Cambridge von Richard Surman

Four stars for the gorgeous photography and the beautiful cats, but it's not a very practical book (not that it intends to be) and in my own star system there is a triage element, meaning anything that I could possibly consider parting with should be under 3 stars. Still, this is a peaceful and calming virtual trip to England, nice for a quiet afternoon's browse.

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muumi | Aug 18, 2008 |

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