From the preeminent animal portrait photographer and the bestselling author of Dogs , Endangered , and Birds , a stunning collection of 180 photographs of cats, with text on the species, their evolution, and why we love them Feline is the story of our long, often complicated relationship with the most intriguing and beguiling companion, told through the lens of animal portrait photographer and bestselling author Tim Flach. In more than 180 stunning photographs, Feline explores the nature of cats, documenting the more popular domestic breeds such as Bengal, Russian Blue, and Persian cats, together with lesser-known breeds such as the Maine Coon and the Norwegian forest cat. Flach also studies feline evolutionary history with a photographic selection of magnificent cats from the 40 species classified as wild cats as well as the most distinguishable of the smaller wild species. Rich text accompanies the breathtaking visuals of each breed and species featured in the book, highlighting the heritage of cats, feline symbolism in Egyptology, the domestication of cats, and even cuteness, making Feline an artistic and gorgeous homage to cats. Includes QR codes that link to behind-the-scenes footage from some of Flach’s iconic shoots.

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Tim Flach's mission as a photographer is to better connect people to the natural world. His books from Abrams include Endangered (2017), More Than Human (2012), Dogs (2010), and Equus (2008). An honorary fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, he lives and works in London.

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Rich text accompanies these breathtaking visuals on each breed and species featured in the book, including the heritage of cats, feline symbolism in Egyptology, the domestication of cats, and even an essay on cuteness. Making Feline an artistic and gorgeous homage to cats.