- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd; illustrated edition edition (5 Sep 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434009997
- ISBN-13: 978-0434009992
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 17.4 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 456,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Original cat paintings combined with ancient wisdom: a unique and upmarket book for cat-lovers everywhere.
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This book combines 40 original cat paintings with a selection of ancient Chinese wisdom, ranging from proverbs to Confucian sayings.
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To know is to recognise what you understand and what you do not understand. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is based on the principal of "less is more." Spanning over eighty-four pages, we are treated to a visual feast of beautifully painted pictures by the author. The delicate brush strokes and combination of Chinese symbols are easy on the eye - this really is a book to sit down and relax with. Not that that's a bad thing, of course; the texts are selected from ancient Chinese proverbs, poems and sayings from some of the great teachers - Lao Tse, Chong Tse and Sun Tzu, for example. This offering would particularly enthrall those readers with a keen interest in Buddhism; not only through the classic writings, but also the original paintings - many of which are inspired by Zen teachings.
This is not a step-by-step guide to ancient wisdom; it is more a selection of the author's favourite proverbs. It took me less than half an hour to finish the book, for it is more of a keepsake than in-depth reading material. It can be categorised as neither philosophical nor religious, nor artistic, but a hint of each, mixed with aspects of the author's own personality and cultural background. A self-confessed ex cat-hater, Kwong Kuen Shan seems to have overcome her feline phobia and in doing so discovered her niche. This is a book to buy for cat loving friends and relatives, or perhaps even as a treat for yourself. A wonderful book, full of surprises and charm, just don't expect to be enlightened just yet.
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I liked this little book myself, but it was really a nice gift to its new owner who owns cats and is an artist.
Book was visibly used, but in the 'good condition' as advertised and had only suffered from being on a shelf for a while.
Book was visibly used, but in the 'good condition' as advertised and had only suffered from being on a shelf for a while.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this as a gift for my sister who was thrilled to receive it. It arrived promptly after ordering. she was very pleased. a good buy.
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