Review: The Mediterranean Universe: Imagining Feline Civilization by John Newmeyer

When you get an email from Julie Newmar, the original Catwoman, asking whether you would like to review ” a funny new book about cats written by my brother with me,” there is only one right answer. I was delighted to receive a copy of The Mediterranean Universe, along with a personal note from Ms. Newmar.

The book’s cover made me smile right away – and I didn’t stop smiling throughout the entire book. This quirky little book presents a fantasy of life on a planet where cats are in charge. The...