Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018
Hardcover, 9.3 x 12.4 in., 5.08 lb, 296 pages
US$ 50
Fashion has Helmut Newton, architecture has Julius Shulman, and cat photography has Walter Chandoha. In 1949, his encounter with a stray kitten blossomed into a career that elevated feline portraiture to an art form. This is a tribute not just to these beguiling creatures but also to a remarkable photographer who passed away in 2019 at the age of 98; and whose compassion can be felt in each and every frame.
Customer reviews (10)
Purr-fect!
A career-spanning retrospective
of the greatest cat photographer
On a winter’s night in 1949 in New York City, young marketing student and budding photographer Walter Chandoha spotted a stray kitten in the snow, bundled it into his coat, and brought it home. Little did he know he had just met the muse that would determine the course of his life. Chandoha turned his lens on his new feline friend—which he named Loco—and was so inspired by the results that he started photographing kittens from a local shelter. These images marked the start of an extraordinary career that would span seven decades.Long before the Internet and #catsofinstagram, Chandoha was enrapturing the public with his fuzzy subjects. From advertisements to greetings cards, jigsaw puzzles to pet-food packaging, his images combined a genuine affection for the creatures, a strong work ethic, and flawless technique. Chandoha’s trademark glamorous lighting, which made each cat’s fur stand out in sharp relief, would define the visual vocabulary of animal portraiture for generations and inspire such masters as Andy Warhol, who took cues from Chandoha’s charming portraits in his illustrated cat book.
Cats leaps into the archives of this genre-defining artist, spanning color studio and environmental portraits, black-and-white street photography, images from vintage cat shows, tender pictures that combine his children with cats and more. This is a fitting tribute not just to these beguiling creatures but also to a remarkable photographer who passed away in 2019 at the age of 98; and whose compassion can be felt in each and every frame.
Walter Chandoha. Cats. Photographs 1942–2018
Hardcover, 9.3 x 12.4 in., 5.08 lb, 296 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-7385-6
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Customer reviews (10)
For cats lovers
Rogério, November 04, 2021
Stunning photos
Gorgeous Book
Richard, October 29, 2021
Very excited to give this as a Xmas present.
CatCats
Alan, October 27, 2021
An excellent cat answer to Elliot Erwitt's DogDogs.
Beautiful book; Perfect Gift
Brandon, October 27, 2021
Gave this book to my girlfriend for Valentine's Day and 6 months later, she said it's still one of her favorite gifts.
A lovely book
Agostino, October 27, 2021
This is a lovely book full of excellent photographs. Of course, it is mainly for cat lovers -such as myself- but this must not prevent the reader from admiring the exquisite quality of the pictures. Well printed and bound, and sold at a fair price. Recommended.
Appreciated gift
Matteo, October 27, 2021
I bought this book for a person who loves cats and it was amazed about the gift.
The book is well made with thick paper and quality colour pictures as well as brief descriptions of each.
Taschen was pretty fast in delivering the book even if was sales period.
The book is well made with thick paper and quality colour pictures as well as brief descriptions of each.
Taschen was pretty fast in delivering the book even if was sales period.
For catlovers
Christina, October 27, 2021
Nice gift to a friend. He was so glad with this gift.
A present
Lorena, October 27, 2021
Very appreciated by a cat lover
Grandiose Cats-Aufnahmen des Meisters
Thomas F., December 27, 2021
Umwerfend und fulminant die einzigartigen Aufnahmen von Walter Chandoha, dem Meister der Katzenfotografie! Perfekt inszeniert aber auch mit der notwendigen Ausdauer belohnt im richtigen Moment den Auslöser betätigt zu haben. Das Ergebnis sind Fotos der Samtpföter in allen Perspektiven und phänomenaler Aufmachung in dieser einmaligen Taschen-Ausgabe!
Beau et singulier
Phil, November 02, 2021
Très bel ensemble qui restitue parfaitement toute l'originalité de ce grand photographe. Sublime.