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.

February 25, 2019

February 25, 1841

DK has replaced the former name, Dorling Kindersley, for a publishing house justly renowned for the quality of their books, specifically a certain splashiness in the illustrative dimension. And now they have The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide, (2014). I haven't seen it yet, but we found this quote, there, and it is handy since today is the birthday of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841 to December 3, 1919).

The Cat Encyclopedia says:

'One of the most celebrated artists of the French Impressionist movement, Pierre-Auguste Renoir ..., successfully painted cats many times. Despite most of his subjects looking distinctly drowsy—like the tabby in Sleeping Cat-- Renoir's cats still manage the unmistakeable self-possession that comes naturally to all felines.'

Our first impression of this Cat Encyclopedia leaves room for hope.



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