Louis Wain's Cats

Chris Beetles' book "Louis Wain: A Cat's Life" is a delightful and thorough exploration of the life and times of Louis Wain, the inventor of the Wain cat. The book features 300 plates of Wain's artwork, reproduced faithfully from the original pieces, and captures the playful and stylish world of cats in Edwardian England.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 04 November 2021
\n Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
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Chris Beetles' Book on Louis Wain: A Delightful and Inspiring Exploration

Chris Beetles' captivating book delves into the life and times of the remarkable Louis Wain, offering a thorough and delightful exploration of the artist's extraordinary journey. Benedict Cumberbatch, in his endorsement, praises the book as a source of joy, inspiration, and a comprehensive document that provides invaluable insights into the world of Louis Wain.

Louis Wain's impact on the feline world extends far beyond his artistic creations. He invented a unique cat style, a cat society, and an entire cat world. In a broadcast in 1925 by H.G. Wells, these words remarkably foretold the future of the Wain cat, which has once again emerged as the most recognizable image in cat art throughout the century. During their heyday, before the onset of the First World War, Louis Wain's cats, adorned in human attire, captured the essence of the stylish Edwardian era. They reveled in various activities, from dining at elegant restaurants and attending tea parties to attending the Racecourse and the Seaside, celebrating joyous occasions like Christmas and Birthdays, and engaging in lively games of tennis, bowls, cricket, and football.

This captivating world of cats at play is both uninhibited and slightly dangerous, with most group activities likely to devolve into mishaps, mayhem, and catastrophic events. It is a world entirely created by Louis Wain, filled with humor, edginess, and animated vitality. It is a whole cat world, a testament to the artist's extraordinary imagination and vision.

The recognition and popularity of Louis Wain's work have steadily increased over the years. His first comprehensive exhibition was held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London in 1972, and since then, his art has gained widespread acclaim and has been collected worldwide. This biography, compiled with the utmost care and attention, features an impressive collection of 300 plates, each faithfully reproduced from the original artwork.

Through the pages of Chris Beetles' book, readers are transported into the world of Louis Wain, exploring his life, his artistic achievements, and the enduring impact he left on the feline world. It is a testament to the power of art and the remarkable talent of an artist who captured the essence of the feline spirit in a way that has captivated audiences for generations.

\n Weight: 1514g\n
Dimension: 266 x 373 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781838854706\n
Edition number: Main\n