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Casa BRUTUS issue no. 137 'Indeed, I want to live with pets!' on sale July 8, 2011 880 yen amazon.co.jp
ilove.cat has collaborated with Casa BRUTUS magazine on an article titled 'Indeed, I want to live with pets!' The special feature contains past interviews from the website, including the recent article on chef Tomo Kurihara and her cat named Dump. The issue is great for more than just cat lovers, as dogs, birds and a number of other animals are featured. Please check it out at your local bookstore!
'The Book of Cats' (Japanese Edition) Translated and Edited by Naoki Yanase Amazon.co.jp
This volume collects 16 literary works by authors ranging from Huxley and Mark Twain to Gallico and Sartre. Genres include mystery, fantasy and even poetry. What ties them all together is the theme of cats. In addition, the book can almost be viewed as an art monograph, considering it features reproductions of famous cat paintings by the likes of Picasso, Chagall and Klee. This edition was translated by the genuine cat-lover, Naoki Yanase, who was involved in the formulation of 'Cat Day'.
DVD - 'Hello Kitty Nyan-Nyan Daishugo' (Hello Kitty's Great Cat Get-Together) ￥1,890 Amazon.co.jp
In this DVD, Hello Kitty, the famous Japanese character by Sanrio, along with her raccoon-dog sidekick Tracy, introduce a wide variety of cats and feline lifestyles from around the world. It begins with 'How Cats Live', which features a first-time cat owner. A number of cute kittens make an appearance. Kitty's voice is provided by Megumi Hayashibara while Tracy is performed by Mayumi Tanaka. As a bonus, the DVD includes a set of Hello Kitty and cat stickers.
Produced by Sanrio and Distributed by Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. 2004
This report is based on a talk titled 'How to Photograph Cats' that Mitsuaki Iwago recently gave at the Kawasaki City Museum in connection with his exhibition 'Mitsuaki Iwago's Animal Photography'. During his presentation, the cat-loving Iwago shared his methods and secrets for successfully capturing cats on film.
'Neko Mitome' ('Cat Confimation') - Animal Rubber Stamps by Kawana ￥2,450〜 Yahoo!shopping
These rubber stamps of animal patterns are produced by the illustrator known as 'Kawana'. Paying attention to details such as facial expressions and whiskers, Kawana has created 24 'Neko Mitome' stamps in total, including white and black cats as well as varieties such as Russian Blue, Scottish Fold, and Siamese. Though they can't be used as official registration seals, you can select the characters of your name (up to 3 kanji characters, or 4 kana characters). You can also choose between red, green, blue and black ink. Moreover, there are 8 fonts to choose from, including Gothic, Ming and Kaisho. Kawana is also expanding into other animals, including dogs, pandas, rabbits and insects. How about making a rubber stamp of your own beloved cat or pet?
'Koneko no Neru' (Japanese Version of 'Kitten Nell') Story and Illustrations by Dick Bruna, Translated by Momoko Ishii ￥735 Amazon.co.jp
Created by Dutch graphic designer and children's book author, Dick Bruna. Beginning with 'Miffy' in 1955, Bruna's illustrated books are known for their special use of 8 colors - often referred to as 'Bruna Color'. Influenced by Matisse, Bruna's bold designs and lucid stories have led his work to be loved by people all around the world. The cats that Bruna drew feature large green eyes. In the story 'Kitten Nell', a kitten has an out of this world experience when she rides a fish to meet an indian.
'Cat' Soap from the Gianna Rose Atelier Animal Collection ￥3,570 GPP Online Shop
Scent: Tulip and Hyacinth Weight: 113 grams Box Size: W78mm × D78mm × H125mm
Founded in 1989, 'Gianna Rose Atelier' is an American maker of bath products that specializes in European-style soaps. Based on the theme of 'soap haute couture', each bar of soap is painstakingly handcrafted in the studio. Even the packaging is designed by skilled artisans. Each solid bar of soap is ground down into powder 3 times and then molded into a final form using what is known as the 'triple-milling' process. In addition to having great cleaning power, these soaps characteristically keep their shapes for longer than most soaps due to the minimal amount of water in them. Moreover, because the fragrance is evenly distributed throughout the bar, the wonderful scent is said to be long-lasting.
Among the animal collection is a cat that really stands out in its cuteness. It even comes with a baby-pink ribbon around its neck. Released in its classic packaging, this cat soap makes the perfect gift.
'When the Cat's Away' (HD Remaster Edition) ￥5,040 Amazon.co.jp
This movie is set in the Bastille neighborhood of Paris. The plot centers around a young makeup assistant named Chloe, who entrusts her black cat named 'Guriguri' to Madame Renee while on vacation. However, when Chloe returns to Paris, the cat has gone missing. Subsequently, Chloe searches for her cat with the help of people living in the neighborhood that Madame Renee introduces. During the search, Chloe not only discovers new sights and people, but also a new part of herself. The film has received many accolades. "There's no other movie like it. Simple, natural and fresh, this film captures the sensation of freedom in both shape and sound" ('Studio' Magazine). During the movie, make sure to pay attention to the lovely Madame Renee's house cats!
1996 / France
Written and Directed by Cedric Klapisch
Starring: Garance Clavel and Olivier Py
Available through Kinokuniya Shoten
©VERTIGO PRODUCTIONS-FRANCE 2 CINEMA-1996
'Nyanpurike' (Cat Patches) by Une Nana Cool ￥157 each une-nana-cool.com
Upper Images： Top Row (from left) - Available only March through May: Norwegian Forest Cat, British Shorthair, Abyssinian, Siamese Lower Row (from left) - Available only June through August: Himalayan, American Shorthair, Sphinx, Russian Blue
Lower Images: Top Row (from left) - Available only September through November: Selkirk Rex, Manx, Cornish Rex, Bombay Lower Row (from left) - Available only December through February (2012): Scottish Fold, Japanese Bobtail, Bengal, Devon Rex
※ Note that each type of 'Nyanpurike' (cat patch) is only available for a limited time.
These iron-on patches are available from underwear shop 'une nana cool', which is operated by lingerie maker Wacoal. They are known for developing women's underwear that is both simple and focused on design and fabric elements. Recently, 'une nana cool' has been getting a lot of attention for their iron-on patches featuring things such as animals and flowers. Among these are the 'Nyanpurike' collection of patches for cat lovers. After selecting your patch, the shop will use their press to help you customize your favorite underwear or handkerchief. You can also take the patches home and do it yourself. Each season this year, four new cat patches will go on sale. As opposed to buying just one, we recommend you get several so that you can enjoy arranging them on your clothing!
