Susan Herbert's delightful feline re-imaginings of famous scenes from art theatre opera ballet & film have won her a devoted following This unprecedented new compilation of her best paintings provides an irresistible introduction to her feline world An array of cat characters take the starring roles in a variety of instantly recognizable settings The masterpieces of Western art retain their distinctive styles while being cleverly filled with furry faces & pussycat tails Cats then take to the stage in Shakespearean dramas & lavishly staged opera productions The final stop is Hollywood where cats are cast in everything from big-budget epics to cult classics emulating the timeless glamour of the golden age of cinema From Botticelli's Birth of Venus through Puccini's Tosca to James Dean & Lawrence of Arabia Susan Herbert's brilliantly observed feline dramatis personae are a joy to discover