Synopses & Reviews
One of the most successful animal photographers in the world today, Rachael McKenna (nand#233;e Hale) turns her lens toward Franceand#8212;her newly adopted homeand#8212;and the charismatic cats that inhabit this picturesque backdrop. The result is
The French Cat, a stunning exploration of the country and its felines. Remarkable French landscapes, both urban and rural, are populated with cats brimming with personalityand#8212;whether languidly strolling in a quaint village or regally perched on the doorstep of an elegant chand#226;teau. Rachael also tells the story of her new life in France with her husband and new baby in tow. This heartwarming narrativeand#8212;along with engaging quotes from famous French cat lovers and literary greatsand#8212;accompanies the images, making the eclectic and lushly illustrated record of Rachaeland#8217;s journey an all-around delight for Francophiles and cat lovers alike.
Praise for The French Cat:
and#8220;A gorgeous love letter to her adopted country . . . these are evocative, beautifully composed landscapes and interiors that just happen to feature the small, inquisitive face of un petit chat.and#8221;
and#8212;Publishers Weekly
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Synopsis
The French Cat features more than 150 full-color photographs of the felines who populate France's cities and countryside.
One of the most successful animal photographers in the world today, Rachael McKenna (n e Hale) turns her lens toward France--her adopted home--and the charismatic cats that inhabit this picturesque backdrop. The result is The French Cat, a stunning exploration of the country and its felines. Remarkable French landscapes, both urban and rural, are populated with cats brimming with personality--whether languidly strolling in a quaint village or regally perched on the doorstep of an elegant ch teau. McKenna also tells the story of her life in France with her husband and baby in tow.
This heartwarming narrative--along with engaging quotes from famous French cat lovers and literary greats--accompanies the images, making the eclectic and lushly illustrated record of McKenna's journey an all-around delight for Francophiles and cat lovers alike.
"A gorgeous love letter to her adopted country . . . these are evocative, beautifully composed landscapes and interiors that just happen to feature the small, inquisitive face of un petit chat." --Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Following in the paw prints of The French Cat and The French Dog, The New York Dog showcases Rachael Hale McKennaand#8217;s signature photographic style in the Big Apple. Capturing both the atmosphere of the city and the personalities of its canine residents, Hale explores the life of the New York dog from many angles, showing dogs taking walks, riding in taxis, lounging in extravagant apartments, shopping in boutiques, visiting spas, dining in restaurants, and much more. From purebreds on the Upper East Side to loveable mutts in Queens, The New York Dog celebrates the wide variety of dogs that live throughout all five boroughs of this great city.
About the Author
Bestselling author Rachael Hale McKenna is one of the worldand#8217;s most popular photographers. Her books, including The French Cat, The French Dog, 101 Salivations: For the Love of Dogs, 101 Cataclysms: For the Love of Cats, and Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats, have sold more than 2.8 million copies in 20 languages. Born and raised in New Zealand, Rachael now lives in France with her husband, Andrew, and their daughter, Charlize.