Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition by Edward Gorey and T.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Features
- Illustrated
- Signed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Narrative Type
- Fiction
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- Intended Audience
- Adults, Young Adults, Ages 9-12
- Vintage
- Yes
- Personalize
- No
- Type
- Picture Book
- Literary Movement
- Modernism
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Era
- 1980s
- Personalized
- No
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- United States
- ISBN
- 9780156685689
- Book Title
- Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 1982
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.2 in
- Genre
- Pets, Poetry, Humor
- Topic
- Form / Limericks & Verse, Cats / General, Subjects & Themes / Nature, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Item Weight
- 2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 64 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
015668568X
ISBN-13
9780156685689
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26038302644
Product Key Features
Book Title
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Form / Limericks & Verse, Cats / General, Subjects & Themes / Nature, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Year
1982
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Poetry, Humor
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.2 in
Item Weight
2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
81-020057
Reviews
"Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats." -- Library Journal, starred review, "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats." -- Library Journal, starred review --, "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats ." -- Library Journal, starred review, This is an absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats. The tales of Mr. Mistoffelees the trickmaster, old Deuteronomy, a laid-back cat, Rum Tum Tugger, a contrary cat, and Macavity, the famous master criminal, are dramatized by Richard Briers, Alan Cumming, Nigel Davenport, Andrew Sachs, and Juliet Stevenson. -James Dudley, Copiague, N.Y.
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
811.5
Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and adults alike. This collection is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations., The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats , T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey., The inspiration for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS, and its upcoming movie adaptation, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Taylor Swift (Bombalurina), Idris Elba (Macavity the Mystery Cat), Dame Judi Dench (Old Deuteronomy), Ian McKellen (Gus the Theatre Cat), James Corden (Bustopher Jones), Jennifer Hudson (Grizabella), Jason Derulo (Rum Tum Tugger), and Rebel Wilson (Jennyanydots). Cats Some are sane, and some are mad. Some are good, and some are bad . . . These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. Eliot's beloved cat poems are a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round, and Edward Gorey's graphic interpretations are sure to charm.
LC Classification Number
PS3509.L43055 1982
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Product ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- Feb 10, 2023Top favorable review
Equally entertaining for adults and children alike
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale
- Mar 03, 2020
catchy title
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bookindustries
- Apr 21, 2024
We have seen “CATS” the movie and stage production several times, taking our Granddaughters the last time we went. They have asked about this book for
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale
- Jan 23, 2020
Poetry
Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: julipada-0
- Jul 26, 2021
A great combination.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale
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