Louis Wains Cats

Author : Chris Beetles
Publisher : Canongate Books
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-04
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781838854713

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Louis Wain's Cats by Chris Beetles Pdf

'Louis Wain invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world'. Broadcast in 1925 by H.G. Wells, these words characteristically foretold the future of the Wain cat which has, once more, become the century's most recognisable image in cat art. During their heyday, in the time before the First World War, Louis Wain's cats, dressed as humans, portrayed that stylish Edwardian world having fun: at restaurants and tea parties, going to the Race and the Seaside, celebrating at Christmas and Birthdays, and disporting themselves with exuberant games of tennis, bowls, cricket and football. This is a titillating world of cats at play, uninhibited and slightly dangerous, with most group activities likely to turn into mishap, mayhem and catastrophe. This is Wain's world, funny, edgy and animated: a whole cat world. The first comprehensive exhibition of Wain's work was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 1972 and, since then, Louis Wain has steadily become more fashionable, and collected worldwide. This biography contains 300 plates of richness and variety, all of which are reproduced faithfully from the original artwork. This book is jointly published by Chris Beetles Ltd and Canongate Books.

Author : Rodney Dale
Publisher : Chris Beetles Dist
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-08
Category : Cartoonists
ISBN : 1871136687

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Louis Wain by Rodney Dale Pdf

Perhaps the best loved illustrator of comic cats of the twentieth century. Born in 1860 Wain became a household name for his cat illustrations in the 1890s. 65 colour & 105 b/w illustrations

Author : Peter Haining
Publisher : Peter Owen Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780720618686

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Cat Compendium by Peter Haining Pdf

An in-depth biographical study, rare essays by and about Wain, and 60 of his best-loved illustrations make this a must-have for fans of the cult cat artistWith a wealth of Wain's most famous drawings, as well as rare writings by and about the artist, this is an ideal book for both Wain fans and cat-lovers in general. Louis Wain drew cats: cats playing poker, boxing, playing cricket, and doing almost any human activity. His pictures are widely available today as decorative motifs and popular prints, but in his day, the man dubbed the "Hogarth of cat life" was a celebrity who sold thousands of drawings and paintings to an insatiable public. From humble beginnings, Wain became a hugely successful popular artist, creating the Louis Wain Annual series and the first ever animated cat character, later acknowledged as the inspiration for Mickey Mouse. But after he lost his fortune, he lost his mind. He ended up in a provincial asylum, sketching psychedelic cats that were more fiend-like than feline. When his fate was discovered in 1925, the Royal Family and the Prime Minister joined a national campaign to rescue Wain. The artist never entirely recovered his health, but he was eventually moved to a better home, where he continued to draw and paint almost until his death in 1939.

Author : Louis Wain,Rodney Dale
Publisher : Duckbacks
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Cats in art
ISBN : 071561164X

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Catland by Louis Wain,Rodney Dale Pdf

Author : Charles Robert Morley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2GQD

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Peter, a Cat O' One Tail by Charles Robert Morley Pdf

Based on the life of the illustrator's pet cat.

Author : James Joyce
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 1023 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781775412069

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Ulysses by James Joyce Pdf

James Joyce's novel Ulysses is said to be one of the most important works in Modernist literature. It details Leopold Bloom's passage through Dublin on an ordinary day: June 16, 1904. Causing controversy, obscenity trials and heated debates, Ulysses is a pioneering work that brims with puns, parodies, allusions, stream-of-consciousness writing and clever structuring. Modern Library ranked it as number one on its list of the twentieth century's 100 greatest English-language novels and Martin Amis called it one of the greatest novels ever written.

Author : John C Rigdon
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798772580110

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The Artistic Genius Of Louis Wain by John C Rigdon Pdf

Louis Wain was one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of England. Born in 1860, his portrayals of cats captured the imagination of the citizens, and his work helped to elevate the profile and popularity of cats to unprecedented heights. H.G. Wells once remarked. "He made the cat his own. He invented a cat style, a cat society, a whole cat world. Cats who do not live and look like Louis Wain cats are ashamed of themselves." His illustrations were so popular that throughout the beginning of the twentieth century, most homes had at least one of his famous cat annuals and many nurseries had Wain posters hanging on their walls. In the time before the First World War, Louis Wain's cats, dressed as humans, portrayed that stylish Edwardian world having fun: at restaurants and tea parties, going to the Race and the Seaside, celebrating at Christmas and Birthdays, and disporting themselves with exuberant games of tennis, bowls, cricket and football. This book tells Wain's story with full color high resolution reproductions of some of his drawings.

Author : Edward M. Harris,David M. Lewis,David Martin Lewis,Mark Woolmer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781107035881

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The Ancient Greek Economy by Edward M. Harris,David M. Lewis,David Martin Lewis,Mark Woolmer Pdf

Markets, Households and City-States in the Ancient Greek Economy brings together sixteen essays by leading scholars of the ancient Greek economy. The essays investigate the role of market-exchange in the economy of the ancient Greek world in the Classical and Hellenistic periods.

Author : Peter Hempson Ditchfield
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781326061074

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Vanishing England by Peter Hempson Ditchfield Pdf

This book is intended not to raise fears but to record facts. We wish to describe with pen and pencil those features of England which are gradually disappearing, and to preserve the memory of them. It may be said that we have begun our quest too late; that so much has already vanished that it is hardly worth while to record what is left. Although much has gone, there is still, however, much remaining that is good, that reveals the artistic skill and taste of our forefathers, and recalls the wonders of old-time. It will be our endeavour to tell of the old country houses that Time has spared, the cottages that grace the village green, the stern grey walls that still guard some few of our towns, the old moot halls and public buildings. We shall see the old-time farmers and rustics gathering together at fair and market, their games and sports and merry-makings, and whatever relics of old English life have been left for an artist and scribe of the twentieth century to record.

Author : John Mandeville
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9791041983650

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The Travels Of Sir John Mandeville by John Mandeville Pdf

"Embark on a medieval odyssey with 'The Travels of Sir John Mandeville.' This captivating work, believed to be a fictional travel narrative written in the 14th century, presents the adventures of an English knight as he journeys through distant lands. As Sir John Mandeville encounters mythical creatures, explores exotic cultures, and narrates fantastical tales, this literary travelogue offers readers a glimpse into the medieval imagination and the curiosity that fueled exploration during that era. Join Sir John Mandeville on this literary voyage where each page unfolds a new marvel, making 'The Travels of Sir John Mandeville' an essential read for those fascinated by medieval literature and the early spirit of exploration."

Author : Rodney Dale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015008615760

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Louis Wain: the Man who Drew Cats by Rodney Dale Pdf

Author : William Henry Hudson
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1017815925

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Nature In Downland by William Henry Hudson Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jerome K. Jerome
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1473317002

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My Life and Times by Jerome K. Jerome Pdf

This early work by Jerome K. Jerome was originally published in 1926 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'My Life and Times' is the autobiography of this humorous author of fiction and essays. Jerome Klapka Jerome was born in Walsall, England in 1859. Both his parents died while he was in his early teens, and he was forced to quit school to support himself. In 1889, Jerome published his most successful and best-remembered work, 'Three Men in a Boat'. Featuring himself and two of his friends encountering humorous situations while floating down the Thames in a small boat, the book was an instant success, and has never been out of print. In fact, its popularity was such that the number of registered Thames boats went up fifty percent in the year following its publication.

Author : Alison Nastasi
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1452133557

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Artists and Their Cats by Alison Nastasi Pdf

Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends. From Salvador Dali's pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Ono's menagerie of cats, including Salt (who was black) and Pepper (who was white), Artists and Their Cats captures these endearing friendships in charming photographs and engaging text, and reveals what creative souls and the animals best known for their independent spirits have in common. In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favorite artists, and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favorite furry friends.

Author : Fiske Kimball
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1390926486

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The Creation of the Rococo (Classic Reprint) by Fiske Kimball Pdf

Excerpt from The Creation of the Rococo Hotel de Mailly: Ceilings and arabesques designed by Berain. Berain arabesque engraved before 1 693. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.