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Curious Cats
"When cats are happy, people are happy and the Earth is happy," says beloved wildlife photographer Mitsuaki Iwago. In this irresistibly adorable collection, Iwago has chosen his favorite cat photosand proves that the nuances of a cats life are indeed as magical and glorious as the most exotic wildlife. Curious Cats is a captivating exploration of what makes felines such incredibly stunning creatures.
- GenresCatsNonfiction
96 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2010
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December 7, 2017
Even my cat meowed his approval after pawing his way through this enchanting little book!
Simply gorgeous book featuring the charming and exquisite cat photography of Mitsuaki Iwago. Only a small sized book but has more beautiful and beguiling photos that most books double the size have.
All outdoor cats, of all shapes, colors and designs, discovering the world the way only cats seem to be able to.
Lots of mama cats with kittens which will enchant.
Cats in all sorts of poses as they go about their carefree days, displaying the sort of effortless athletic prowess that would do a gymnast proud.
No humans and only a couple of dogs - THIS IS A CAT'S ONLY WORLD!
Not a bad photo in this lovely collection and if you are any sort of cat fancier (or animal lover), this little delight from a brilliant wildlife photographer, will be quite irresistible.
Simply gorgeous book featuring the charming and exquisite cat photography of Mitsuaki Iwago. Only a small sized book but has more beautiful and beguiling photos that most books double the size have.
All outdoor cats, of all shapes, colors and designs, discovering the world the way only cats seem to be able to.
Lots of mama cats with kittens which will enchant.
Cats in all sorts of poses as they go about their carefree days, displaying the sort of effortless athletic prowess that would do a gymnast proud.
No humans and only a couple of dogs - THIS IS A CAT'S ONLY WORLD!
Not a bad photo in this lovely collection and if you are any sort of cat fancier (or animal lover), this little delight from a brilliant wildlife photographer, will be quite irresistible.
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July 20, 2019I seem to have become addicted to Mitsuaki Iwago's photographs . Local libraries are woefully lacking in his works , so I am scouring the used book clearing houses for my own copies !
February 2, 2016
Loved this! It's a quick read with it being mostly photographs and a little text here and there. The gorgeous photos are the star attraction, but the whole package is wonderful. The photos are taken by a world-renowned photographer, and, even if I have no formal photography training, I'd believe it. The photos are vibrant, capture the moment beautifully, depict so much character, and evoke such emotion, taking it beyond just cute cat pictures. I just wanted to take my time admiring the photos. I am reading another cat book, Felines of New York, and those pictures seem amateurish by contrast, almost boring, and, though they look to be taken in their actual environment rather than in studio, the background is prominent and detracting. In Curious Cats, I'm not sure if the photos were sets or actual places, but they look like they are convincingly in actual places rather than studio or sets, but the background adds to the photos in a subtle way that balances out the subject. All of the photos look like they are taken outside and the sunlight adds to the vibrancy. The layout is nice, with sometime solo shots are a combination of takes for a subject. There is a mix of solo cats and families or several playing together. The few lines here and there fit the tone and add to it. It is not wordy or in your face inspirational like these cute quote books.
August 12, 2025
Mostly just photos, a few captions.
A few wide nature shots with the cats as smaller subjects actually were my favorites.
Beautiful teal and yellow cat-patterned endpapers.
3.5 stars rounded up.
A few wide nature shots with the cats as smaller subjects actually were my favorites.
Beautiful teal and yellow cat-patterned endpapers.
3.5 stars rounded up.
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February 27, 2011i love these little cat books, i can't imagine i'd actually buy any but i love the fact that they keep on writing them meoww!
a wonderful and succinct domestic wild life book, shot by an actual wild life photographer, a fascinating pictorial study of cat behavior without being dry and academic about it .
i actually would buy this as it happens, judge not a book by its cover nor by a quick flick through.
a wonderful and succinct domestic wild life book, shot by an actual wild life photographer, a fascinating pictorial study of cat behavior without being dry and academic about it .
i actually would buy this as it happens, judge not a book by its cover nor by a quick flick through.
January 2, 2023
Love the adorable action shots. There is only one picture of a void, which I consider a hate crime, but does not significantly affect how much serotonin my brain creates. Fantastic coffee table book.
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October 21, 2026may b the best book on my shelf and it's not even close
January 26, 2016
The photography is so pretty, and the captions are cute! Me and my boyfriend flipped through this together and aww'd almost constantly.
This is one of my favorite goodwill finds, and I will have to get more of Mitsuaki Iwago's books!
This is one of my favorite goodwill finds, and I will have to get more of Mitsuaki Iwago's books!
August 29, 2011
Loved the collection of pictures!
December 22, 2011
The author's favorite pictures of cats. Absolutely charming!
April 30, 2012
small book of photos of cats. great photos.
December 24, 2013
Some standard-issue cat photos with captions. I just happened to walk by it at work and perused it on a break.
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