The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

August 3, 2015

August 3, 2004




Henri Cartier-Bresson (August 22, 1908 to August 3, 2004) was a French photographer said to have pioneered a candid photographic ethos. His titles also capture a directness: the one above is titled "Cat on a Window Ledge"  and dates to 1955.

Here we see a cat in front of a window. not behind it, not safe, but free.
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