We cannot get enough of cats from ancient times they have occupied a special place in many different cultures around the world. They have also generated a fascinating array of words, expressions and observations, as well as poems, books, movies, cartoons and artworks. In this witty and entertaining book, Max Cryer celebrates cats and allthey have given to us.He describes the many words and expressions they have inspired, from catnip and catwalk to the cats whiskers and raining cats and dogs, as well as famous cat characters like Garfield, Felix the Cat, The Cat in the Hat and Puss in Boots, songs as varied as Whats New Pussycat? and The Cats Duet, and poems like The Owl and the Pussycat and Hey Diddle Diddle. The cats owned by famous celebrities are described, from Elizabeth Taylors Jeepers Creepers to Dr Johnsons Hodge.
