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Legendary National Geographic photographer, Vincent J Musi, decided to take a year off from traveling the world to spend a year at home with his teenage son. During that time, Musi discovered a love for photographing more domestic subjects, namely dogs and even opened up a dog portrait studio during that year in his South Carolina hometown. Musi is quite active on Instagram and has turned his newfound craft into a book aptly entitled "Year of the Dogs", which is due to be released on September 17, 2019. The book is for sale on Amazon.  

"The Cat Men of Gotham" is a pawsome new book written by Peggy Gavan and provides a historical glimpse into the lives of stray cats living in harsh New York City at the turn of the century. The nineteenth century was a rough time to be a stray cat in New York City. The city's human residents dealt with feline overpopulation by gassing unwanted cats or tossing them in rivers. But a few lucky strays were found by a group of cat men including firemen, cops, athletes, and politicians, who rescued them from the streets and welcomed them into their homes and hearts. 

The book is divided into nine sections: seafaring cats, police cats, fire cats, artist/editorial cats, hospitality cats, theatrical cats, civil servant cats, good-luck cats, and lucky cats. Each section provides a collection of short stories, each from different time periods. Gavan artistically balances both factual evidence and heart-warming details to create a book full of engrossing tales of feline-human relations.

Here are some of the heartwarming photos and stories from this new book. 

Have you ever wondered what your cat is saying? Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats. Susanne Schötz is a professor at Lund University in Sweden and in her new book "The Secret Language of Cats" Schötz offers a crash course in the phonetic study of cat sounds. A definite 'must read' if you want a better understanding of your cat. Via: The Purrington Post

The book was created by Theo Nicole Lorenz and it features 18 funny and clever little illustrations that tells the truth about the animal we all think is innocent. it's actually a coloring book meant for adults to pass some time in a fun humorous way. You can get the book here and also share with your friends. Via: The Awesome Daily

Author, speaker, and master persuader Jay Heinrichs has delivered the long-awaited tome that teaches how to persuade humans and cats—the world's most skeptical and cautious negotiators—with this FUN primer on rhetoric and argument. 'Cause if you can argue with a cat, you can argue with anyone...A must have book! 11.99$ on Amazon. 

Via: The Purrington Post

Alex Cearns is an award-winning animal photographer who is also the author of "Perfect Imperfection- Dog portraits of Resilience", a photo book that presents dogs with disabilities a Big, Courageous Heart and a great optimism, or as Alex phrased it: ""One of my most passionate aims as an animal photographer is to capture the adorable subtleties that make all creatures precious and unique. I love every animal I have the privilege of photographing, but those perceived as different hold a special place in my heart. These are the canines who have lost a leg, been born without eyes, or are still showing the scars of former abuse". For More info, visit his Facebook page

A selection of the adorable felt creations of the Australian artist Cat Rabbit who imagines soft and funny characters for her kids stories. You can also follow her creations on her Instagram account. 

Inspired by, and in the tradition of Cortes and Mansbach's adults-only bedtime story, "Stop Meowing and Go the F*ck to Sleep" is a funny take on the frustrations of losing sleep because of a feline friend. The struggle is real. Anyone who is a cat lover knows that the cat rules the roost, and that certainly doesn't change at bedtime. You might be ready to sleep, but you can bet that kitty is ready for just about anything but some shut-eye. Release your frustrations with a good laugh as you read along with Rosa and her struggle to get her cat to Stop Meowing and Go the F*ck to Sleep! It's the perfect gift for crazy cat lovers who appreciate hilarious insights into the feline nature. You can Buy it now on Amazon.

Vivian the Dog Moves to Brooklyn is a children's book penned by artist Mitch Boyer. Taking inspiration from his own life, the story details the adventure of a massive dachshund relocating to the big city with his owner. Modelling his own pup, Boyer uses photoshop to create the effect of a huge dachshund that is similar size to his owner. Now, Vivian is almost the same height as the six-foot plus Boyer, and the photographs are truly adorable.

Cats have held human fascination for thousands of years, from the Ancient Egypt feline warrior goddess Bastet to modern YouTube videos of kittens riding on a Roomba. The History of Cats in 101 Objects is a fun, fact-filled visual history of the human relationship with cats. The book covers topics such as: the adoration of cats throughout history, the evolution of the domestic cat and rise of the indoor cat, Contemporary cat obsessions and products perfect for every feline fanatic.
This charming book also delves into how cats have slinked their way into some of our most lasting works of literature, films, television and other pop culture, and it explores the mesmerizing behaviors we adore, from swatting balls of yarn to taking cat naps in strange places.
The perfect book for anyone who has a fluffy-yet-infuriating feline companion of their own. If interested, you can buy it HERE for 14.99$.

Jo-Anne McArthur is a Canadian photographer and animal rights activist who will release her second book entitles 'Captive' in October 2017. The book will explore the relationships between animals in zoos and their visitors, through over one hundred photos of zoos and aquaria from around the world. All photos were taken from the perspective of the public, and as McArthur told The Washington Post , aim to show the animals as "individuals," as opposed to representatives of their species. The photos are unusual and at times arresting, featuring solitary animals juxtaposed against gawking crowds, suburbia and the barriers that keep them enclosed. McArthur appreciates that her work could be construed as 'one sided' and welcomes this criticism, explaining that 'it's important to remember that zoos are one-sided.'
What follows is a selection of photos from McArthur's book, paired with her captions
Via: The Washington Post

The Purrfect book for Sunday morning