Is A24 taking a break from movies to publish a book? The new Encyclopedia of Movie Cats features over 1,000 big‑screen felines
Even a nameless little cat just passing through deserves to have a name
Summary
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Features more than 1,000 cats from films, with dedicated entries for everyone from famous feline leads to stray cats in the background.
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Includes over 1,900 rare stills from the big screen, organized in alphabetical order from A to Z.
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Also features original essays exploring cinematic cat archetypes and imagery, such as the “cat lady,” the “unlucky black cat,” and “talking cats.”
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The new book is scheduled for official release in October and is already available for pre-order at the A24 online shop.
In an era when the internet is filled with cat memes and short videos, cats don’t just occupy our couches in real life; they’ve also left their aloof presence in countless iconic moments on the big screen. If you’re a hopeless cat lover and a film fan with discerning taste, A24’s latest offering will have you reaching for your wallet without hesitation.
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This October, A24 will release a dream publication, “The Encyclopedia of Movie Cats.” The title alone is comforting, and the book’s contents are equally full of care.
Even unnamed cats passing through a scene have their own names
This encyclopedia is more than a cute photo book; it’s a serious study of cats in film history. Arranged alphabetically from A to Z, it lists more than 1,000 felines that have appeared in movies in individual entries.
From familiar classic characters like Puss in Boots and Mr. Bigglesworth, the hairless cat from “Austin Powers,” to unnamed strays and timid cats lazily passing through alley scenes without even a name, A24 has carefully documented them all. Accompanied by more than 1,900 valuable film stills, every page reveals cats in different poses.
Exploring the cultural meanings of cats in film
Alongside the captivating stills, A24 also brings its keen eye for film culture. “The Encyclopedia of Movie Cats” includes several original essays that examine the symbolic meanings cats carry in cinematic contexts.
Whether they’re “Bad Omen Cats,” often associated with magic or villains; “Cat Lady Cats,” linked to women who live alone and have stories to tell; or “Talking Cats” that break the fourth wall, these essays offer an interesting new perspective on these great furry actors.
“The Encyclopedia of Movie Cats” is set to be officially released in October and is now available for preorder through A24’s online store. If you want to bring home all the cats from the big screen at once, visit the official website for more information.
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