Queer Icons and Their Cats

by Alison Nastasi and PJ Nastasi

These cat lovers are out and purr-oud!



Freddie Mercury,
Sylvia Rivera, Alison Bechdel, Dusty Springfield. This book is a
celebration of queer icons of the past and present and their furry
feline friends. From images of lost legends such as Josephine Baker and
James Baldwin, to snapshots of contemporary trailblazers like comedian
Tig Notaro and fashion designer Jason Wu—these charming and eccentric
photographs capture what it truly means to be a cat purr-son.



•
PURR-FECT FOR CAT LOVERS: This book celebrates the love between human
and cat. What better gift could you get the feline fancier in your life?

•
AMEWSING ANECDOTES AND IMPAWTENT MOMENTS: Learn about the lives of the
queer heroes who came before us and those who are still fighting for
equality and inclusion. We're not kitten around—with watershed moments
like the Stonewall riots and sweet stories of domestic bliss, this book
will both entertain and inspire you.

• PHOTOS WITH CATITUDE: In these
purr-ecious photographs, you'll get to see your heroes in unguarded
moments expressing love for their pets. This collection of images will
bring joy to any cat lover's heart.



Perfect for:



• LGBTQIA+ cat lovers and the people who shop for them

• Anyone interested in learning more about influential queer figures—and their pets!

• ISBN13: 9781797203782
• Publish Date: 24 June 2021
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Chronicle Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 112
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

Queer Icons and Their Cats is a stylish and affectionate look at beautiful kitties and their dedicated humans. Due out 1st June 2021 from Chronicle Books, it's 112 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

This is an illustrated collection of 40 LGBTQ+ icons and the kitties they adore. The chapters are arranged alphabetically and include an array of actors, musicians, artists, writers, and cultural icons alongside their beautiful animal companions (mostly cats, but there are a few canines who are included alongside their feline siblings). The pictures are accompanied by short and informal blurbs about the artists and what they're best known for. The accompanying photos are mostly taken from public archives and aren't "coffee table book" polished... in fact most are quite informal and a number of them appear to be from the subjects' personal collections. Each of the short biographies is accompanied by a photo of the subject and one or more cats.

A number of the subjects are sadly departed; many are still with us. I loved that the authors made the salient and touching point that our cats are one of the most unacknowledged social support networks for LGBTQ+ people.

Four stars. This would make a good selection for gift-giving for cat loving friends and acquaintances.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

[Steph L]

This book was fun, and as a cat person, I loved seeing how other people interacted with their cats.