From the iconic "maneki-neko," or beckoning cat, to cat cafes, felines have been prized in Japanese culture ever since they were introduced to the country in the 6th century. Focusing on prints from the vibrant Edo period (1615 1868), this delightful publication uses art as a lens to explore the role and significance of cats in Japanese society. Colorful woodblock prints in the famous ukiyo-e style provide witty representations of relationships between cats and people. The book is divided into four sections Cats and People, Cats as People, Cats versus People, and Cats and Play which...