by Hannah Shaw
First published 2024
Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila travel across thirty countries to document cats and cat culture worldwide through photography and storytelling. The husband and wife team, who dedicate their lives to rescuing neonatal kittens and educating people about feline care, expand their mission globally in this ambitious project. They visit England's pubs and cathedrals, Chile's markets and hillsides, Turkey's spice bazaars and ancient ruins, and South Africa's streets and mountains. In each location, they capture stunning photographs while exploring how different cultures relate to cats. Their journey reveals stories from every corner of the world, showing how people and cats connect across diverse societies. Through their lens, Shaw and Marttila demonstrate that love for animals transcends cultural boundaries, proving compassion speaks a universal language that unites cat lovers everywhere.
Genres: biography, art, animals, travel, photography, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, travel
Setting: Chile, England, South Africa, Turkey
310 pages · Hardcover · Plume