Hans Silvester

Hans Silvester's Cats in the Sun has long been my favourite cat book - and probably will remain in that position for a long time, if not forever. The photos are amazing. They're set in Greece's Cycladic Islands, which is a gorgeous environment that I imagine must be ideal for cats. But what I love most about these photos is that they're not trying to be cute or clever or anything like that, but just show the cats being... cats - basking in the sun, walking on rooftops and down streets, perching in trees, cleaning themselves, begging for scraps from fishermen, hunting, and interacting with dogs, people, and other cats. Apart from the introduction, Cats in the Sun contains no text - and doesn't need it. Each photo (either alone, or as part of a series of photos) tells a story in itself. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cats, or as a gift to someone you know who loves them.… (meer)