Walter Chandoha: Cats. Photographs 1942–2018 (Icon)
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On a winter’s night in 1949 in New York City, young marketing student and budding photographer Walter Chandoha spotted a stray kitten in the snow, bundled it into his coat, and brought it home. Little did he know he had just met the muse that would determine the course of his life . Chandoha turned his lens on his new feline friend—which he named Loco—and was so inspired by the results that he started photographing kittens from a local shelter. These images marked the start of an extraordinary career that would span seven decades. Long before the Internet and #catsofinstagram, Chandoha was enrapturing the public with his fuzzy subjects. From advertisements to greetings cards, jigsaw puzzles to pet-food packaging, his images combined a genuine affection for the creatures , a strong work ethic, and flawless technique . Chandoha’s trademark glamorous lighting, which made each cat’s fur stand out in sharp relief, would define the visual vocabulary of animal portraiture for generations and inspire such masters as Andy Warhol, who took cues from Chandoha’s charming portraits in his illustrated cat book. Cats leaps into the archives of this genre-defining artist, spanning color studio and environmental portraits, black-and-white street photography, images from vintage cat shows, tender pictures that combine his children with cats and more. This is a fitting tribute not just to these beguiling creatures but also to a remarkable photographer who passed away in 2019 at the age of 98; and whose compassion can be felt in each and every frame. Review: Great gift for cat person - Item arrived as described and the seller shipped the package quickly. Thank you. Review: Beautiful book - What a beautiful book Livebit
| Best Sellers Rank | #75,184 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #57 in Plant & Animal Photography #71 in Individual Photographers #93 in Cat Care |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 160 Reviews |
G**S
Great gift for cat person
Item arrived as described and the seller shipped the package quickly. Thank you.
M**Y
Beautiful book
What a beautiful book Livebit
S**E
Much smaller than expected :(
It's my own fault for not reading the description but the book is tiny. I just assumed for $35 it would be a substantial sized coffee table book. But it's smaller than a regular hard cover book. It also means the pages and pictures are smaller, too. Anyway, just check before you buy if you're looking for a nice book for decor purposes.
A**R
Beautiful cat pix
Wonderful photos of cats, b&w and color, still life and action. Best for cat lovers(obviously) but the photography itself is stunning.
P**Y
Perfect Gift for Any Cat Lover
Cats: Photographs 1942–2018 is a beautifully curated collection that any cat lover would appreciate. The images are timeless, artistic, and full of personality—capturing the charm and mystery of cats across decades. It makes a well received gift that’s both visually striking and heartfelt. Love the cats in this book!
A**E
Much smaller than I thought it would be, given the reputation of the photographer.
I expected the book to be larger. My bad, I never checked the size. It was for a long-time friend who adopted a shelter kitten (orange color). New name Cheddar. I told her it was her Xmas Card for this year.
A**R
Wonderful summary of the Outstanding Photographer of Cats
I have followed Walter Chandoha from the beginning. This is a history and summary of his life's work. Excellent choices and very accessible photos.
A**X
Tiny and Doesn't Match Dogs
They have changed his edition so much that it no longer matches the Dog edition. Aside from the cover being different, the book is probably a 16th of the size. So you don't get the nice large pictures or the same quality. The book is incredibly small and I wish I would have bought it back when they still had the correct edition.
M**K
Acheté pour une amie étrangère
Très jolies photos. Acheté pour une amie étrangère amoureuse des chats. Elle a beaucoup apprécié
る**ん
コダックの猫はいません
期待した「コダックフィルムの5匹の猫」の写真は載っていませんでしたが、たくさんの愛らしい猫の写真が眼福です。
C**Z
Tamaño muy chico...no sirve para decoracion
Esta muy pequeño, esperaba tamaño normal, es mas bien un pocket book..
L**N
Per chi ama i gatti
Un bel libro di fotografie, imperdibile per chi ama i gatti
J**.
Gorgeous, of course
It's a Taschen book, so it's beautifully produced, and it's Chandoha, so the photos are spectacular.
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