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OLD POSSUM'S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS by T.S. Eliot 1982 Hardcover /Dust Jacket

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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Dust Jacket
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Vintage
Yes
ISBN
9780151686568

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0151686564
ISBN-13
9780151686568
eBay Product ID (ePID)
45230

Product Key Features

Book Title
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Illustrated Edition
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1982
Topic
Individual Artists / General, Cats / General, Subjects & Themes / Nature, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Pets, Art, Poetry
Author
Edward Gorey, T.S. Eliot
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
6.2 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
81-020057
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"Delightful Learish verse on very English cat characters, with flashes of superior, donnish satire." -- The New Yorker "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books." -- Time "Mr. Eliot successfully avoides the usual vices of children's books, archness and cuteness; for his cats are practical cats, cats engaged in getting something purposeful done or undone." -- The Nation "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats." -- Library Journal (starred review), "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats." -- Library Journal, starred review, "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats." -- Library Journal, starred review --, "Enough ferocious fancy and parody to knock the spots off most cat books and most...verses." -- Time "An absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats ." -- Library Journal, starred review, This is an absolutely marvelous rendition of Eliot's poetic classic, written for his godchildren and friends in the 1930s, which inspired the Broadway musical Cats. The tales of Mr. Mistoffelees the trickmaster, old Deuteronomy, a laid-back cat, Rum Tum Tugger, a contrary cat, and Macavity, the famous master criminal, are dramatized by Richard Briers, Alan Cumming, Nigel Davenport, Andrew Sachs, and Juliet Stevenson. Unfortunately, some material is repeated on the cassette's second side. Moreover, it comes with another tape that consists of excerpts of forthcoming Penguin audiobooks. This edition seems targeted more toward consumers than libraries. James Dudley, Copiague, N.Y.
Grade From
Ninth Grade
Grade To
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
811.5
Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey. These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and adults alike. This collection is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations., The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats , T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey., The inspiration for Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical CATS, and its upcoming movie adaptation, directed by Tom Hooper and starring Taylor Swift (Bombalurina), Idris Elba (Macavity the Mystery Cat), Dame Judi Dench (Old Deuteronomy), Ian McKellen (Gus the Theatre Cat), James Corden (Bustopher Jones), Jennifer Hudson (Grizabella), Jason Derulo (Rum Tum Tugger), and Rebel Wilson (Jennyanydots). Cats Some are sane, and some are mad. Some are good, and some are bad . . . These lovable cat poems were written by T. S. Eliot for his godchildren and continue to delight children and grown-ups. Eliot's beloved cat poems are a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round, and Edward Gorey's graphic interpretations are sure to charm., The inspiration for the iconic musical Cats, T. S. Eliot's classic and delightful collection of poetry about cats, with whimsical illustrations by Edward Gorey. These playful verses by a celebrated poet have delighted readers and cat lovers around the world since they were gathered for publication in 1939. As Valerie Eliot has pointed out, there are a number of references to cats in T.S. Eliot's work, but it was to his godchildren, particularly Tom Faber and Alison Tandy, that he first revealed himself as "Old Possum" and for whom he composed his poems. This captivating edition is a curious and artful homage to felines young and old, merry and fierce, small and unmistakably round. Also includes Edward Gorey's charming pen and ink illustrations. Gorey gives a fresh intepretation of "Mr. Mistoffelees," "Growltiger," "The Rum Tum Tugger," "Bustopher Jones," "Skimbleshanks," "Macavity: the Mystery Cat," and a variety of other memorable feline strays all of whom have been brought to life on the stage in the hit musical Cats.
LC Classification Number
PS3509.L43O55 1982

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  • by kayfontana
    28 Nov, 2021Top favourable review

    Cats and T.S. Elliot

    This is a very fun book of great poetry! It's in new condition in my opinion. The book came quickly and well wrapped. Love the illustrations!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • by drkangel78
    14 Mar, 2018

    Amazing

    I love this book. If you like the musical CATS, then reading it's inspiration makes it even better.

    Verified purchase: YesSold by: theladyandthebookman

  • by kecky9005
    14 Feb, 2022

    Very creative. Good humor !

    Condition as promised the packaging was very good! An older book but a real treasure!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: waddlebooks

  • by pinkfloyd23
    28 Dec, 2019

    Great fun.

    I enjoy it very much. I can see why Lloyd Webber wanted to turn this into a musical.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: universalscreenarts

  • by hfgartner2010
    07 Oct, 2020

    good book

    Love the play Cats and just a friend on to it and got the book for him and he thinks it is great

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

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