Cats of the World

Husband and wife team Hannah Shaw (Kitten Lady) and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and rehabilitate kittens, educate people on cat and neonatal kitten care, and capture our feline friends' unique personalities through writing and photography. Now, in the project of their dreams, they've taken their passion for cats global.

In Cats of the World, Shaw and Martilla journey across 25 countries to explore cat culture around the globe, documenting their travels with stunning photos and interviews with cat lovers from each country. From England's charmingly worn pubs and candle-lit cathedrals, Greece's sunset-stained cliffs and white-washed homes, Kuwait's sandy beaches and glittering skyline, South Africa's bustling streets and lush mountains, and so many places in between, Cats of the World is a celebration of cats in their every form - in settings magical and mundane - and an enlightening exploration of what they mean to the people who love them most.

Review

"An amazing, beautiful endeavor to document felines around the world." --Yahoo

"The perfect book for feline-loving travelers... During their travels, Hannah and Andrew explored the social and cultural significance of felines through interviews with locals, and observed how cats and humans interact...They brought all their stories back with them and included them in the book to delight and educate all the cat-loving travelers out there." --Matador

"Hannah and Andrew share heartwarming stories from feline advocates and cat lovers in all walks of life, exploring animal wellness; endearing cultural traditions and dangerous superstitions; the pros and cons of cat-driven tourism; and more." --WGN TV

"Cats of the World is full of pics every cat lover must see." --The Wildest

"Shaw's thoughtful and informative essays take readers to 31 different countries, sometimes hitting multiple cities within each... built around a fundamental belief in humanity." --KPBS

"Captivating... This visually stunning work takes readers on a global expedition across 30 countries, offering a unique perspective on cat culture around the globe... more than just a collection of beautiful images. It's a heartwarming exploration of the universal bond between humans and felines, showcasing how these small creatures bridge cultural divides and inspire kindness on a global scale."--PawzHub

"Superstar cat couple Andrew Marttila, the renowned professional cat photographer, and Hannah Shaw, the author, educator, and rescuer better known as "Kitten Lady" to her 1.3 million-strong following, recently embarked on a trip of a lifetime. The couple visited 30 countries, documenting their cat-focused itinerary in their new book, Cats of the World. You're going to want to get your paws on a copy." --Modern Cat

"Visiting 100 cities in total, [Shaw and Marttila] traveled the breadth of the world, from Japan, Malaysia, Montenegro, Athens, Nepal, to Dubai. They met with local animal rescuers, advocates, and volunteers in each destination to find out how they care for the cats in that area, and what they're doing to combat the challenge of strays." --Newsweek

 

About the Author

Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, is an award-winning kitten rescuer, humane educator, and unwavering animal advocate who has dedicated her life to innovating kitten care and protecting the most vulnerable felines. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty, Kitten Lady's Big Book of Little Kittens, Kitten Lady's CATivity Book, and the Adventures in Fosterland series. She is also the founder of Orphan Kitten Club, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization saving the lives of neonatal kittens throughout the nation. She lives in California with her husband, Andrew Marttila, their cats, and an endless rotation of foster kittens.

Andrew Marttila is a professional animal photographer specializing in cats. Over the years he's taken millions of photos of our feline overlords, which have been used in worldwide media in both digital and print--from the cover of National Geographic to Good Morning America. He is the creator of several books including Shop Cats of New York, Cats on Catnip, and How to Take Awesome Photos of Cats. He is also a board member of Orphan Kitten Club, and has hand-raised hundreds of rescued kittens along with his wife, Hannah Shaw.