Written by Page Dickey
SUMMARY:
The New York publishing firm of Stewart, Tabori, & Chang released this 96-page hardcover in 2002. The author herself is a gardening design writer for magazines, such as House Beautiful, Victoria, and House & Garden.
First revealing imagery from her own backyard, writer/photographer and gardening enthusiast Page Dickey introduces two of her ‘assistants,’ tuxedo cat Felix and Cleo the calico. Dickey subsequently explores other private home gardens, with their resident felines appearing as models. The book’s U.S. locales consist of New York, Massachusetts, California, Vermont, Connecticut, along with an overseas trek to the English countryside.
There are also photographic interludes depicting supplemental montages of cats enjoying their gardens, among them are extra glimpses of Felix and Cleo.
REVIEW:
Given the book’s apt title, it is a welcome love letter from the author to cats and their pet humans sharing a passion for gardens. Page Dickey’s descriptive text nicely mirrors her photography, in terms of style and elegance. While one might have preferred a more impressive page count, Dickey ensures that readers will get their money’s worth.
For fans of the subject, Cats in Their Gardens is an ideal addition to the bookshelf or coffee table.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
The author includes a table of contents followed by her introduction.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
