A seminal text for any truly serious feline scholar, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats shines a fuzzy light on pinnacles of cat culture, including the ever-present Rum Tum Tugger, the iconic duo of Mungojerrie and Rumpelteazer, beloved dandy Bustopher Jones, the deep mystery of the Jellicle Cats, and even the terrifying Macavity. This 1939 tome of Felis poetry by T.S. Eliot is legendary for its whimsy – and its role in providing the lore for the musical Cats. The illustrations by fellow cat-lover Edward Gorey are as foundational to kitty history as the text. Invite your four-footed companion into your lap and enjoy an evening of culture with Professor Possum.

 

Ecco, 1982. Hardcover.